What Biodiagnóstico does

Biodiagnóstico (legal entity CABINSUR S.A.) is a Montevideo-headquartered distributor and technical service provider of laboratory diagnostic solutions, founded in 2003 and operating under the Biodiagnostics Group across Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. The company serves clinical, biotechnological, and transfusion medicine laboratories through three operating divisions and an agriculture-focused analytical chemistry extension, distributing equipment, reagents, and consumables from a roster of global manufacturers that includes PerkinElmer/Revvity, Bio-Rad, Sysmex, Mindray, Beckman Coulter, Werfen, Binding Site, DIESSE, Eurospital, Cerus, Macopharma, MP Biomedicals, MGI, and Si-Ware.

The product portfolio spans immunochemistry, hematology (including the CAL8000 total automation platform), molecular biology (JANUS/Chemagic/CFX96, MGI NGS, InGenius, BGI point-of-care), microbiology (MicroScan WalkAway, Autoscan), urinalysis (Sysmex UN-Series with fluorescent flow cytometry), immunohematology (IH-500, Quanta Lyser 3000), quality control software (Bio-Rad Unity Real Time), protein analysis (Binding Site Optilite/Freelite), pathogen inactivation for blood components (Cerus Intercept), gastrointestinal diagnostics (Eurospital EuTurbo), and specialty assays (Self-Screen HPV, iLine microINR, IDS bone turnover markers). The company also developed VERISENSE internally as a proprietary Wi-Fi multisensor system for real-time temperature monitoring of laboratory cold storage, distributed via mail and Telegram alerts.

Biodiagnóstico operates a direct field-sales model with technical advisors and commercial representatives providing consultation, installation, training, and post-sales service to B2B customers across the Southern Cone. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year service contracts; revenue is generated through equipment sales, recurring reagent/consumable supply, and ongoing service agreements. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2003 and ISO 39001-2012, and has been recognized by multiple principals including Werfen (23-year strategic ally), Bio-Rad (fastest-growing in LATAM Food Science, 2025), and Mindray (revolutionary growth, 2026).

Name

Biodiagnóstico

Legal name

Biodiagnóstico - CABINSUR S.A.

Website

https://biodiagnostico.com.uy/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Biodiagnóstico is a Uruguayan laboratory diagnostic solutions distributor (legal entity CABINSUR S.A.) serving clinical, biotechnological, transfusion medicine, and agricultural laboratories across the Southern Cone with equipment, reagents, and technical service from global manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Diagnostics Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Raw Materials & Critical Reagents Supply Services (media, resins, single-use) (HLAAAKAI), Biologics & Biosimilars Distributors (HLAIAJAH), Specialty Pharmacy & Biologics Distribution (CRAOAHAD)

Keywords

• Diagnostic equipment distribution
• Clinical laboratory supplies
• Molecular biology reagents
• Transfusion medicine products
• Immunoassay instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment and Consumables Distribution: Distribution of diagnostic equipment, reagents, and consumables for clinical, biotechnological, and transfusion medicine laboratories. Includes instruments from global partners (Perkin Elmer, Bio-Rad, Sysmex, etc.) along with after-sales service, installation, training, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biodiagnóstico distributes diagnostic equipment, reagents, and consumables for clinical, biotechnological, and transfusion medicine laboratories across the Southern Cone (Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay). The company represents leading global manufacturers and provides installation, training, and specialized post-sales technical support as part of three operating divisions: Clinical Laboratory, Biosciences, and Transfusion Medicine.

Product overview

Biodiagnóstico is a laboratory diagnostic solutions provider with three main business divisions: Clinical Laboratory, Biosciences, and Transfusion Medicine. The company operates as a distributor and technical service provider for international diagnostic equipment manufacturers. Their product portfolio includes immunochemistry and immunology equipment (VES MATIC, Chorus, MiniCube, Cube 30 Touch from DIESSE; Optilite from Binding Site), molecular biology solutions (JANUS and Chemagic systems from Perkin Elmer/Revvity, CFX96 thermocycler from Bio-Rad, MGI NGS technology), hematology automation (CAL8000 from Mindray, MicroScan and Autoscan from Beckman Coulter), urinalysis (Sysmex UN-Series), immunohematology (IH-500 from Bio-Rad, Quanta Lyser from Inova/Werfen), quality control software (Unity Real Time from Bio-Rad), and specialty diagnostics (Eurospital gastrointestinal tests, Cerus pathogen inactivation, Freelite protein analysis). The company also developed VERISENSE, an internal temperature monitoring system for laboratory quality assurance. All operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified with comprehensive post-sales technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Laboratory Division Comprehensive solutions for clinical diagnostic laboratories covering immunology, autoimmunity, quality control, microbiology, proteins, diabetes, molecular biology, NGS, hematology, maternal and child health, and preanalytic areas for hospitals and clinical labs.
• Biosciences Division High-performance products and instrumentation for scientific research, environmental technology, genetic engineering, food safety, pharmaceutical industry, and analytical chemistry applications.
• Transfusion Medicine Division Innovative solutions covering all stages of the transfusion process from donation to safe treatment, including serology, immunohematology, fractionation, and pathogen inactivation for blood banks and hemotherapy services.
• VERISENSE Temperature Monitoring System Internally developed smart multisensor system for real-time Wi-Fi temperature monitoring of temperature-controlled spaces in laboratories. Provides permanent data recording, alarm notifications via mail and Telegram, quick installation with no special software required, customizable and scalable design.
• Sysmex UN-Series Urinalysis First flexible and fully modular urinalysis system with fluorescent flow cytometry, automating biochemistry and particle analysis with high-quality digital images for clinical laboratories.
• CAL8000 Hematology Platform (Mindray) Modular system for total automation of hematology sample handling, including digital blood morphology with pre-classified images for clinical and hospital laboratories.
• Optilite Protein Analysis System (Binding Site) Automated protein analysis system with exhaustive menu including free light chains (Freelite), immunoglobulins, subclasses, complement, and specific proteins for diagnosis of multiple myeloma and related conditions.
• JANUS Automated Modular System (Perkin Elmer) Fully automated modular system for pre-extraction and pre-amplification workflows in molecular biology and COVID-19 testing, used in high-throughput clinical and reference laboratories.
• Chemagic-360 Nucleic Acid Extraction (Perkin Elmer) Automated DNA/RNA extraction system capable of processing 96 extractions in 30 minutes, used in molecular biology and high-volume COVID-19 testing workflows.
• CFX96 Real-Time PCR Detection System (Bio-Rad) Real-time PCR thermal cycler for molecular biology and COVID-19 diagnostic testing, integrated into automated RT-PCR workflows in clinical laboratories.
• VES MATIC Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DIESSE) Automated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) testing equipment that performs tests in 20 minutes, supporting up to 10 samples simultaneously with simple and agile operation for clinical laboratories.
• Chorus / MiniCube / Cube 30 Touch (DIESSE) Compact monotest automated systems for immunochemistry and autoimmunity testing, offering complete traceability in small benchtop formats for clinical laboratories.
• IH-500 Immunohematology System (Bio-Rad) Automated system for complete automation of blood group typing in immunohematology testing for blood banks and transfusion services.
• Quanta Lyser 3000 (Inova/Werfen) High-throughput processor of immunofluorescence sheets and ELISA plates, offering a fully automated platform for ELISA testing and IFA sheet preparation for autoimmune and immunology diagnostics.
• Autoscan Microbiology System (Beckman Coulter) Automated microbiology system providing faster ID/AST results using Gold Standard technique, with simultaneous panels for conventional, fast, or specialty testing for clinical microbiology laboratories.
• Intercept Blood System (Cerus) Pathogen inactivation system for blood components providing broad-spectrum protection through inactivation of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, leukocytes, and emerging pathogens for blood banks and transfusion services.
• EuTurbo Fecal Analyzer (Eurospital) Automated analyzer for fecal sample processing, including calprotectin, pancreatic elastase, and fecal occult blood testing for gastrointestinal disease diagnosis in clinical laboratories.
• MGI Next-Generation Sequencing Solutions Next-generation sequencing technology using clonal DNA Nanoball technology for clinical diagnosis applications, including genetic markers by real-time PCR and rare disease diagnostics.
• NIR Analytical Solutions for Agriculture (PerkinElmer / Si-Ware NeoSpectra) Near-infrared analyzers for agriculture, including portable devices for grain and dairy products, providing rapid results in seconds for moisture, protein, fiber, fat, and starch parameters in agricultural and food industry applications.
• GeneFinder COVID-19 Plus RealAmp Kit (ELITech) Real-time PCR kit for qualitative detection of COVID-19 virus by amplification of RdRp, E, and N genes, validated with WHO protocol and sensitivity of 10 copies per reaction for clinical diagnostic laboratories.
• microINR Point-of-Care Coagulation Monitor (iLine Microsystems) Point-of-care device for INR monitoring and management of anticoagulated patients in clinical and decentralized care settings.
• Self-Screen HPV Risk Assay Molecular biology solution for HPV diagnosis and risk assessment in cervical cancer screening workflows for clinical laboratories.
• Unity Real Time Quality Control Software (Bio-Rad) Quality control software for internal and interlaboratory quality evaluation of clinical chemistry and immunology testing for clinical laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 800 RT-PCR results per day achieved through laboratory automation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PerkinElmer (now Revvity for diagnostics)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing distribution partnership for analytical chemistry equipment, molecular biology solutions (Chemagic, JANUS robotics, CFX96 thermocyclers), and agricultural NIR analysis. PerkinElmer spun off its diagnostic division as Revvity while maintaining focus on analytical chemistry.
• Bio-Rad LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor partner for immunohematology, quality control, electrophoresis, diabetes testing, and molecular biology solutions. Includes Unity Real Time QC software and IH-COM systems. Bio-Rad recognized Biodiagnóstico as fastest-growing in LATAM Food Science (2025).
• SysmexcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for urinalysis line including UN-Series with fluorescent flow cytometry technology. Key installation at Hospital de Tacuarembó as first Sysmex urinalysis in Uruguay.
• DIESSEcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of Chorus, MiniCube, and Cube 30 Touch immunochemistry equipment. Biodiagnóstico staff receive train-the-trainer training in Siena, Italy.
• Binding SitecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Optilite and Freelite protein analysis systems for diagnosis of multiple myeloma, complement analysis, and immunoglobulin testing. Biodiagnóstico recognized as Freelite success story in LATAM.
• WerfencoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for autoimmune diagnostics. Awarded recognition for 23 years as strategic allies in autoimmunity area during Werfen's 42nd anniversary in Uruguay.
• EurospitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian company specializing in gastrointestinal diagnostics. Partnership for distribution of EuTurbo fecal analysis systems, calprotectin, pancreatic elastase, and fecal occult blood tests. Includes automated sample processing with EasyCal devices.
• MindraycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for hematology automation including CAL8000 platform. Biodiagnóstico recognized for revolutionary growth. Mnight event showcasing joint vision for laboratory of the future.
• Beckman CoultercoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of MicroScan WalkAway microbiology systems and Autoscan for ID/AST testing. Participation in annual LATAM distributor meetings and Microbiology User Club.
• MGIcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for NGS technology and clonal sequencing solutions (DNA Nanoballs). Biodiagnóstico presented MGI capabilities at AUTELA conferences and hosted CEO PhD Yongwei Zhang visit.
• Si-WarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of NeoSpectra portable NIR analyzers for agricultural applications including grain and dairy analysis. Real-time demonstration at Expoactiva Nacional and agricultural fairs.
• Perten Instruments (PerkinElmer)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Falling Number equipment for grain quality analysis and comprehensive NIR solutions for agriculture. Includes equipment training and replacement programs.
• ELITechcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of molecular biology solutions including InGenius automated system and BeGenius equipment for molecular diagnostics.
• ELITech Group (GeneFinder)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of GeneFinder COVID-19 Plus RealAmp Kit validated for WHO protocol with confirmed sensitivity of 10 copies per reaction.
• CeruscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Intercept pathogen inactivation systems for blood components. CASMU became first in South America to implement this technology.
• MacopharmacoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of leucoreduction and blood component solutions including platelet concentrates. Partner in GCIAMT congress symposia.
• MP BiomedicalscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (self-tests) and SARS-CoV-2 detection kits. Tests distributed to pharmacies across Uruguay.
• RevvitycoreTechnology or IntegrationRevvity was formed from PerkinElmer's diagnostic division, continuing partnership focus on diagnostics innovation. Biodiagnóstico welcomed as new partner aligned with Revvity's mission for next-generation diagnostics.
• BDR DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish biotechnology company providing IVD solutions including genetic markers by real-time PCR and rare disease diagnostics through fragment analysis technology.
• Self-ScreencoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of HPV risk assay solutions for molecular biology-based cervical cancer screening.
• iLine Microsystems (microINR)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of microINR point-of-care coagulation monitoring for anticoagulated patient management.
• BGIcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of point-of-care molecular biology solutions for rapid diagnosis of respiratory diseases, meningitis, encephalitis, and bacterial resistance.
• IdscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of bone turnover markers for osteoporosis management.
• BrukercoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of microbiology diagnostic solutions for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Helena BiosciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of V8 Nexus capillary electrophoresis system for high-speed automated protein analysis, installed at LAC Laboratory.
• CEPRIEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for CPR, first aid, and AED certification. CEPRIE is recognized as a training center in Basic Cardiac Resuscitation by the Interacademic Committee on Cardiac Resuscitation.
• Universidad ORT UruguayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in BIOTEConecta biotechnology fair organized by Faculty of Engineering to connect academia, industry, and talents.
• Biodiagnostics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization positioning Biodiagnóstico as hub Nº1 for laboratory input distribution in the Southern Cone. Includes operations in Uruguay (Biodiagnóstico/CABINSUR), Argentina, and Paraguay.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global IVD and life science research manufacturer; a key Biodiagnóstico principal that awarded it 'Fastest Growing Company in Latin America - Food Science' in 2025. Comparable as a broader incumbent that also pursues multi-vertical lab customers across the region.
• Sysmex: Global IVD leader in hematology and urinalysis and a principal supplier to Biodiagnóstico. Comparable as a broader incumbent that also sells through regional distributors and competes for end-lab relationships across the Southern Cone.
• Mindray: Global IVD and patient-monitoring manufacturer that awarded Biodiagnóstico its 'Revolutionary Growth Recognition' in 2026. Operates through regional distributors across LatAm and competes for similar hospital lab customers.
• Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer Diagnostics): Global diagnostics and life sciences company spun out of PerkinElmer; a strategic Biodiagnóstico partner. Comparable as a broad incumbent OEM whose product portfolio (JANUS, Chemagic, CFX) directly competes in the molecular diagnostics workflow Biodiagnóstico services.
• Beckman Coulter Diagnostics: Global IVD manufacturer of microbiology, hematology, and immunoassay systems; principal supplier of MicroScan and Autoscan to Biodiagnóstico. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same hospital and reference-lab customer base.
• Roche Diagnostics: World's largest IVD manufacturer with deep direct presence across LatAm. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose central-lab, molecular, and immunoassay lines overlap heavily with the equipment portfolio Biodiagnóstico represents, and which can also serve as a direct competitor.

Regional players

• DASA (Diagnósticos da América): Brazil's largest medical diagnostics company, combining centralized lab services and equipment partnerships. Comparable as a regional diagnostics leader with an adjacent equipment-channel role and overlapping Southern Cone ambitions.

Direct peers

• Grifols: Spain-based global leader in transfusion medicine, blood banking, and immunohematology with extensive LatAm distribution. Directly comparable to Biodiagnóstico's Transfusion Medicine division and a peer in the same supplier-distributor landscape for blood banks in the region.
• Werfen: Spain-based global specialty IVD distributor with deep autoimmunity, hemostasis, and transfusion medicine portfolios. Highly comparable to Biodiagnóstico's specialty-distribution model and shared focus on autoimmunity diagnostics; recognized Biodiagnóstico as 23-year strategic ally.
• bioMérieux: France-based global IVD manufacturer-distributor with strong microbiology, molecular, and immunoassay lines and established LatAm distribution infrastructure. Comparable as a multi-line specialty IVD distributor serving clinical labs in the same geographies and end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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