Laboratorio Analisi Valdès

What Laboratorio Analisi Valdès does

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès S.r.l. is a privately-held Italian medical diagnostic laboratory headquartered in Cagliari, Sardinia, founded in 1975 as the first private facility in Sardinia dedicated to diagnostic histology and cytology. Over 50 years it has expanded into a polyfunctional diagnostic operation covering clinical pathology (blood chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, tumor markers, electrophoresis), microbiology and virology, histopathology, toxicology, and occupational medicine (medicina del lavoro). Operations run from a ~1,000 sqm main facility at Via Gianturco 9/11C and a satellite collection point in Quartu S. Elena opened in September 2022; a home-visit blood draw service operates weekday mornings. The lab is accredited with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) of the Sardinia Region and holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (Certificate No. 2297, CISQ/IQNet, originally certified 1999 under ISO 9002:94).

The product portfolio centers on over 50 prevention-oriented check-up packages and a broad menu of specialty tests (breath tests for lactose, sorbitol, SIBO, and H. pylori; COVID-19 serology; tumor markers; pediatric blood draws). Patient-facing digital channels include the ZeroCoda online queue/appointment system, the Referto Online portal for 45-day secure report retrieval, and direct online purchase of private-pay tests. Specialist add-on services include hematology consultations (Dr. Daniele Sabiu), metabolic disease and cardiovascular prevention consultations (Dr. Paolo Pintus, former Director of the Center for Dysmetabolic Diseases and Atherosclerosis at Brotzu Hospital), and pediatric phlebotomy.

Revenue is generated through four streams: SSN convention services (regional ticket fees, except anatomical pathology which is private-pay only since September 2024 due to reduced regional budget allocation); private-pay services with publicly listed prices; corporate/occupational medicine contracts; and discounted-rate agreements with supplementary health insurance funds and private healthcare facilities (Case di Cura). Patient and corporate acquisition relies on the laboratoriovaldes.it website, ZeroCoda direct booking, Instagram and Facebook organic presence, and physician/healthcare facility referrals. The team comprises approximately 28 staff across laboratory, medical, administrative, and support functions, including specialist biologists and anatomical pathologists.

Name

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès

Legal name

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès S.r.l.

Website

https://laboratoriovaldes.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès is a Sardinian private diagnostic laboratory founded in 1975, offering clinical pathology, microbiology, histopathology, occupational medicine, and over 50 check-up packages to NHS-referred, private-pay, corporate, and insurance-fund patients across Cagliari and Quartu S. Elena.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK), Toxicology & Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Laboratories (HLAFAMAF)

Keywords

• Clinical diagnostics
• Medical laboratory testing
• Histopathology services
• Occupational medicine
• Diagnostic check-ups

Headquarters

HQ city

Cagliari

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. National Health Service (SSN) Convention: The laboratory operates in convention with the Italian National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale), providing covered diagnostic services to patients with NHS referrals. Patients pay only the regional ticket fee. Exception: pathological anatomy services (histology and cytology) are now only available in private regime due to reduced regional budget allocation.
2. Private Pay Services: Private laboratory services for patients without NHS referrals or choosing private care. Services can be booked online and paid via PayPal, credit card, or bank card. Prices vary by test; healthcare services in Italy are exempt from VAT.
3. Private Health Insurance Agreements: Conventions with supplementary health insurance funds and companies providing discounted rates on private laboratory services.
4. Corporate/Occupational Health Services: The lab provides occupational medicine services including toxicology testing for workplace safety compliance (medicina del lavoro) to companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès is a private diagnostic analysis laboratory providing clinical pathology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and occupational medicine testing from a 1000 sqm facility in Cagliari. It sells more than 50 check-up packages and individual laboratory tests both under Italian National Health Service convention and on a private-pay basis, with patient-facing online booking (ZeroCoda), online report retrieval, and home collection services.

Product overview

Laboratorio Analisi Valdès is a comprehensive medical analysis laboratory operating since 1975, offering a unified portfolio of diagnostic services centered around clinical laboratory testing. The core offering consists of over 50 check-up packages and extensive laboratory analysis across clinical pathology, microbiology, toxicology, tumor markers, and anatomical pathology. Patient-facing digital services include the Referto Online portal for online report retrieval and the Zero Coda appointment booking system. Specialist add-on services include hematology consultation, metabolic disease consultation, pediatric blood draws, and specialized diagnostic tests such as breath tests for food intolerances and infectious diseases. The laboratory operates from a 1000 sqm facility in Cagliari with a secondary blood draw point in Quartu S. Elena.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Tests (Esami di Laboratorio) Comprehensive medical laboratory testing services including clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, and occupational medicine, performed in a 1000 sqm facility with modern equipment. Available under SSN convention and private pay.
• Diagnostic Check-up Packages Over 50 different types of diagnostic check-up packages with prevention pathways designed by laboratory specialists, covering cardiovascular, metabolic, tumor markers, and organ-specific assessments. Prices range from approximately €3-4 for individual tests to €330+ for comprehensive packages.
• Online Report Retrieval (Referto Online) Digital report retrieval service allowing patients to access and download test results securely online within 45 days of publication, reducing the need for in-person pickup.
• Home Visit Collection Service Home blood draw services for patients unable to visit the laboratory in person, available Monday-Friday 7:00-9:00 by appointment.
• Hematology Consultation (Consulenza Ematologica) Specialist hematology consultation service covering primitive and secondary hematologic issues including anemia, platelet alterations, white blood cell disorders, monoclonal gammopathy, and hyperferritinemia. Performed by Dr. Daniele Sabiu.
• Metabolic Disease Consultation (Consulenza per le Malattie Metaboliche) Specialist consultation for metabolic diseases and cardiovascular prevention including laboratory tests and specialist evaluation for dyslipidemia, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Provided by Dr. Paolo Pintus, former Director of the Center for Dysmetabolic Diseases and Atherosclerosis at Brotzu Hospital.
• Pediatric Blood Draws (Prelievi per Bambini) Specialized blood draw service for children with a child-friendly approach, including pre-appointment preparation guidance and a gift/reward system for young patients after procedures.
• Breath Tests Diagnostic breath tests including hydrogen breath tests for lactose intolerance, sorbitol intolerance, and SIBO (bacterial overgrowth), as well as the carbon-13 urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori.
• COVID-19 Serological Testing Serological testing for COVID-19 including quantitative IgG antibody testing against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and qualitative IgM testing using Abbott second-generation test methodology. IgG + IgM: €44; IgG only: €25; blood draw: €5 additional.
• Clinical Pathology (Patologia Clinica) Clinical pathology testing including blood chemistry, urinalysis, electrophoresis, tumor markers, immunology, and specialized diagnostic tests.
• Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (Medicina del Lavoro / Tossicologia) Toxicology and occupational medicine testing services covering drug screening, occupational medicine tests, drug level monitoring, and environmental exposure assessments for workplace safety compliance and corporate wellness programs.
• Tumor Markers Testing (Markers Tumorali) Tumor marker testing including PSA, CEA, CA-125, CA 19-9, AFP, and other cancer-related biomarkers for diagnostic support and monitoring.
• Afternoon Blood Draw Service Afternoon blood draw service at the central headquarters (Via Gianturco 11c) on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 15:00 in private practice regime, offering patients an alternative to morning-only hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous operation as a diagnostic laboratory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondi di Assistenza Sanitaria (Health Insurance Funds)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe laboratory maintains agreements with various supplementary health insurance funds providing discounted laboratory services for insured members. The Customer Service department provides information about affiliated groups.
• Healthcare Facilities (Case di Cura)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate hospitals and clinics in the region refer patients to the laboratory for specialized diagnostic services including histology and cytology.
• Companies (Aziende)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate clients receive occupational health services including workplace drug testing, toxicology screening for occupational hazard compliance (medicina del lavoro), and employee wellness programs.
• Centro Servizi FluminiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Centro Servizi Flumini in Quartu S. Elena to provide satellite collection point services. The center hosts the laboratory's blood collection station.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CDI - Centro Diagnostico Italiano: Established Italian diagnostic center offering clinical laboratory, imaging, and specialist consultation services with NHS accreditation. Comparable mix of check-up packages, specialist consultations (including hematology and metabolic disease), and digital patient services, though operates as a multi-specialty hub rather than pure lab.
• Cerba HealthCare Italia: Major European diagnostic chain operating in Italy with broad specialty lab services including histopathology, clinical chemistry, and occupational medicine. Comparable in service breadth and NHS/private dual-channel model, with scale advantages in advanced testing and digital infrastructure.
• Synlab Italia: Largest diagnostic laboratory network in Italy, providing comprehensive clinical analysis, microbiology, and anatomical pathology services across the country. Directly comparable in core service mix (clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology) and multi-channel GTM (NHS convention + private pay + corporate), though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sanofi - Eurofins Biomnis Italy: International specialty reference laboratory with Italian operations offering advanced diagnostics including histopathology, tumor markers, and toxicology. Comparable in specialty/biomarker testing focus and anatomical pathology capabilities, though at pan-European scale with broader test menu.

Direct peers

• Lifebrain: Italian network of clinical analysis laboratories offering routine and specialty diagnostics with NHS convention and private-pay options across multiple regions. Closely comparable business model including online booking, report retrieval, and corporate occupational health services.
• Biomedia S.r.l. Italian diagnostic laboratory specializing in microbiology, virology, and clinical pathology with academic/research affiliations. Comparable in specialty testing focus and NHS/private dual channel, though smaller and more regionally concentrated.
• Istituto Diagnostico Varelli: Regional Italian diagnostic laboratory offering comprehensive clinical analysis, histopathology, and occupational medicine services. Comparable in NHS convention model, multi-specialty service breadth, and mid-sized private lab structure.
• Medical Systems S.p.A. Italian clinical laboratory and diagnostic services provider offering chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, and occupational toxicology testing with NHS convention. Direct competitor in the same specialty diagnostics categories, particularly in anatomical pathology and occupational medicine.

Others

• Humanitas Research Hospital - Laboratory Services: Major Italian hospital group operating advanced clinical laboratories with broad specialty testing including anatomical pathology. Comparable in specialty lab capabilities and quality standards, but operates as part of a vertically-integrated hospital network rather than independent outpatient lab.
• Centro Servizi Flumini (Satellite Partner): Local Sardinian multi-service center that hosts Laboratorio Valdés' satellite collection point in Quartu S. Elena. Relevant ecosystem participant illustrating the low-capex retail-host partnership model the lab uses for geographic expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/laboratoriovaldes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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