Genetech

What Genetech does

Genetech is a privately held Sri Lankan molecular biology services firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Colombo. It operates an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory providing PCR-based molecular diagnostics, forensic and paternity DNA typing, genetically modified (GM) food testing, bird and animal DNA testing, capillary electrophoresis and next-generation sequencing, oligonucleotide and gene synthesis, and customized biotechnology solutions. The company serves Sri Lankan healthcare providers, courts and law enforcement agencies, the Food Control Administration Unit of the Ministry of Health, universities, and individual consumers, and also accepts international students into its training programs.

The laboratory is built on capillary electrophoresis (ABI 3730xl), multiplex PCR covering up to 15 STR loci, next-generation sequencing platforms, and bioinformatics pipelines. Genetech has developed in-house proprietary tests including prenatal thalassemia diagnosis and X-chromosome STR typing for kinship analysis, and has built allele frequency databases for Sri Lankan ethnicities that underpin forensic interpretation. Cumulative operational scale includes over 4,000 parentage cases and 4,000+ criminal cases supported with DNA evidence, 2,500+ judicial reports from Dr. Nandika Perera and 3,000+ from Samudi Mohotti, and ISO 15189 accreditation maintained since 2010.

Revenue is generated through per-test transaction fees across diagnostics, DNA typing, sequencing, food testing, and animal testing, supplemented by fixed-fee training programs (internships priced LKR 48,000–160,000; certificate courses LKR 64,500). Distribution is direct via the Colombo laboratory, with nationwide sample acceptance by courier and institutional engagement with government and universities. The company is privately owned by the Gunasekera family with no disclosed institutional capital, operates with 11–50 employees, and is affiliated with the Genetech Research Institute (GRI), a not-for-profit research entity that supports academic collaborations with multiple Sri Lankan universities.

Name

Genetech

Legal name

Genetech

Website

https://genetechsrilanka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genetech is a privately held Sri Lankan molecular biology firm, founded in 2002 in Colombo, operating an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory that provides PCR-based diagnostics, forensic and paternity DNA typing, GM food testing, DNA sequencing, and molecular biology training programs to courts, healthcare providers, government, universities, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Molecular Diagnostics and DNA Testing Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Laboratories (HLAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Molecular & Genetic Testing (PCR/NGS/qPCR) (HLAGADAF), Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/qPCR, NGS-based assays) (HLAAALAA), Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD), Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF), Genomics & Molecular Diagnostics (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Molecular diagnostics services
• DNA typing and forensics
• Genetic testing services
• Molecular biology training
• DNA sequencing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Molecular Diagnostics Services: PCR-based disease diagnostic testing services for infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer markers. Revenue generated from test fees for healthcare providers and patients.
2. DNA Typing and Forensic Services: DNA typing services for paternity testing, forensic casework, and kinship analysis. Revenue from legal and civil DNA testing cases. Over 4000 parentage cases and 4000+ criminal cases served.
3. Education and Training Courses: Offers various courses including Advanced Certificate Course in DNA Fingerprinting (LKR 64,500), Certificate Course in Gene Technology (LKR 64,500), and PCR Technology courses. One-time fee per course.
4. Internship Programs: Internship programs in DNA fingerprinting, molecular disease diagnostics, and customized internships. Fees vary by duration: 2-week (LKR 48,000-64,500), 4-week (LKR 96,000), 6-week (LKR 96,000-128,000), 8-week (LKR 160,000).
5. DNA Sequencing Services: DNA sequencing services including CES and NGS. Authorized agent for international genomic analysis company providing services at affordable pricing.
6. GM and Food Testing: PCR-based testing for genetically modified food content. Testing facility utilized by Food Control Administration Unit, Ministry of Health for imported seeds and food products.
7. Bird and Animal Testing: Bird DNA sexing (99.9% accuracy) and animal disease testing (Canine Parvovirus, Distemper, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis). First PCR-based animal disease testing service in Sri Lanka.
8. Technical Services for Researchers: Analytical services for external researchers analyzing samples using established protocols. Charged based on number of samples and type of analysis.
9. Oligonucleotide and Gene Synthesis: Primer synthesis services with various purification options and modifications. Customized gene synthesis with free cloning and DNA sequencing.
10. Customized Biotechnology Solutions: Molecular characterization, DNA-based environmental testing, molecular epidemiology and molecular systematics services for industries and researchers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Genetech operates an ISO 15189 accredited molecular biology laboratory in Colombo, Sri Lanka, providing PCR-based molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer; forensic and parentage DNA typing; GM and food testing; bird DNA sexing and animal disease diagnostics; and DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide, and gene synthesis services. It also runs the Genetech School of Gene Technology, delivering certificate courses, practical training programs, and internships in molecular biology and gene technology to students and professionals.

Product overview

Genetech is a multi-faceted biotechnology institution in Sri Lanka offering a comprehensive portfolio of molecular biology products and services. The core offerings include Molecular Diagnostics (PCR-based disease detection), DNA Typing Services (forensic and paternity testing), GM/Food Testing, Bird DNA Testing, Animal Testing, DNA Sequencing, and Oligonucleotide/Gene Synthesis. The company also operates the Genetech School of Gene Technology providing educational courses and internship programmes. Genetech was founded in 2002 and pioneered molecular diagnostics and DNA typing in Sri Lanka, maintaining ISO 15189:2012 accreditation. The services portfolio is complemented by quality control, ethical guidelines, and accuracy assurance services, while the research division (GRI) supports external researchers through technical services, collaborative projects, and student research facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Molecular Diagnostics PCR-based molecular diagnostic testing for infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer markers, offered to hospitals, medical laboratories, doctors, and patients in Sri Lanka under ISO 15189 accreditation.
• DNA Typing Services DNA typing services covering paternity, forensic casework, kinship analysis, child custody, immigration, twin studies, mutilated body identification, murder and assault casework, rape and sexual offences, insurance claims, and criminal DNA profile databank establishment, offered to courts, law enforcement, legal professionals, and individuals.
• GM and Food Testing PCR-based testing to identify genetic elements in genetically modified crops and processed food items (corn, soy, canola, potato, tea, desiccated coconut, bakery items, cereals), detecting 0.1% GM content; offered to government regulators, local farmers, manufacturers, and exporters.
• Bird DNA Sexing Molecular sex determination for a wide range of bird species at 99.9% accuracy using feathers, blood, or other tissues; offered to bird owners, breeders, and conservationists.
• PBFD Screening PCR-based screening for Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) using feather or blood samples to detect circovirus in parrots and other psittacine birds; offered to bird owners, breeders, and conservationists.
• Animal Testing PCR-based animal disease testing for Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Babesiosis, and Canine Ehrlichiosis at 99% accuracy, plus cattle parentage testing through DNA typing; offered to pet owners, breeders, and veterinary clients.
• DNA Sequencing DNA sequencing services including Capillary Electrophoresis Sequencing (CES) using Big Dye chemistry and ABI 3730xl analyser, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) (Whole Genome, Metagenome, Exome, Transcriptome, Epigenome), 16S rRNA bacterial sequencing, fungal identification, and bioinformatics analysis, offered through Genetech's authorised agent channel at affordable pricing.
• Oligonucleotide and Gene Synthesis Primer synthesis services with multiple concentration scales, purification options, and modifications, plus customised gene synthesis in plasmid DNA state with free cloning and DNA sequencing for 100% accuracy; offered to researchers and academic institutions.
• Customised Biotechnology Solutions Customised biotechnology solutions covering molecular characterization of microbes, plants and animals, DNA-based environmental testing, molecular epidemiology, and molecular systematics using PCR, real-time PCR, automated fragment analysis, cell culturing, plant tissue culturing, and sequencing; offered to industries and researchers.
• Genetech School of Gene Technology (Courses and Internships) Training and internship programmes in molecular biology and gene technology for A/L students, undergraduates, graduates, and professionals, including certificate courses, advanced certificate courses, internships in DNA fingerprinting and molecular diagnostics, PCR technology training, and short practical workshops, delivered on-site at the Genetech ISO-accredited laboratory in Colombo.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ disputed parentage cases resolved with DNA evidence
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World-leading genomic analysis company (Authorized Agent)coreTechnology or IntegrationGenetech serves as an authorized agent for a world-leading company of genomic analysis which provides a wide variety of services including DNA sequencing and oligonucleotide synthesis. This partnership enables Genetech to provide DNA sequencing services (CES and NGS) and oligonucleotide/gene synthesis to Sri Lanka at an affordable price range.
• Food Control Administration Unit, Ministry of Health Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe testing facility has been utilized by the Food Control Administration Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka for screening of imported seeds and food products for GM content. This partnership supports national food safety and regulatory compliance.
• State and Private Universities in Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetech collaborates with many state and private universities and research institutes in Sri Lanka for various molecular biology related research. The organization funds and facilitates student research projects at BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD levels. Published research in collaboration with University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Open University of Sri Lanka, and others.
• Coconut Research Institute, LunuwilaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner for agricultural biotechnology projects including determination of population structure of yellow dwarf coconut variety in Sri Lanka.
• Rice Research and Development Institute, BatalagodaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for DNA marker assisted breeding of rice blast resistant genes into local rice varieties as part of PhD research projects.
• Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of ColombocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner for MSc projects including genetic characterization of Aedes aegypti, HLA typing, molecular epidemiology of Dengue virus, and other molecular life sciences research.
• Genetech Research Institute (GRI)coreOthersGenetech Research Institute (GRI) is a private, not-for-profit organisation established with the vision of allowing objective oriented, independent scientific research. Supported technically and scientifically by Genetech. Provides laboratory facilities, scientific expertise, and technical services for external researchers. Dhammika Gunasekera serves as Managing Trustee of GRI.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Genetic Technologies (GTG): Australia-based genetic testing and genomics company with a focus on polygenic risk and hereditary cancer tests. Comparable in molecular diagnostics and population-genetics positioning, but serves the Australia/APAC market rather than South Asia.
• iGene Diagnostics: Singapore-based molecular diagnostics provider offering PCR-based infectious disease, genetic, and cancer testing for Southeast Asia. Comparable in molecular diagnostics menu and clinical-laboratory model, but focused on Southeast Asia rather than South Asia.

Direct peers

• Mapmygenome: India-based molecular diagnostics company offering genetic testing, preventive genomics, and DNA-based health screening. Comparable as a regional South Asian DNA testing services provider targeting both consumers and clinicians.
• MedGenome: India-based molecular diagnostics and genomics services company offering NGS-based genetic testing, hereditary and oncology diagnostics, and clinical research services. Directly comparable as a regional South Asian molecular diagnostics laboratory with similar B2B/B2C test menus.
• Strand Life Sciences: India-based genomics and bioinformatics company providing clinical diagnostics, genomic testing, and bioinformatics analysis. Comparable in offering clinical molecular diagnostics with sequencing (NGS) capabilities and a focus on population-scale genomics.

Emerging players

• Bione: India-based microbiome and genetic testing startup with direct-to-consumer DNA test offerings. Comparable in molecular-biology testing services and D2C positioning; an emerging player in the regional genomics space.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Genomics: Global leader in genomic services including DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis, and gene synthesis. Overlaps with Genetech's sequencing and oligo/gene synthesis service lines, and could be the unnamed authorized-agent partner referenced in Genetech's materials.
• Thyrocare Technologies: India-based high-volume diagnostic laboratory network with a broad menu of molecular and routine tests. Comparable as a regional incumbent offering affordable diagnostic testing at scale, though with a different specialization than Genetech's forensic focus.
• SRL Diagnostics: One of India's largest diagnostic laboratory networks offering routine and molecular diagnostics including PCR-based infectious disease and genetic testing. Broader incumbent with portfolio approach; overlaps with Genetech on molecular diagnostics but operates at significantly larger scale across India.
• BGI Group: China-headquartered global genomics organization with massive sequencing capacity, clinical diagnostics, and population-scale genetic testing. Overlaps with Genetech on NGS sequencing services and population-genetics data assets, but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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