What Abacid does

Abacid (legal entity ABACID 2.007, S.L.U.) is the dedicated clinical laboratory and diagnostic subsidiary of HM Hospitales (PROFESIONALES DE LA MEDICINA Y DE LA EMPRESA, S.A.), one of Spain's leading private healthcare groups. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid with a registered office in Barcelona, Abacid operates 17 laboratory locations embedded within the HM Hospitales hospital and polyclinic network across Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y León, Cataluña, and Málaga. The unit serves individual patients (primary segment) and corporate/institutional clients (secondary segment) through HM Labs-branded physical locations, walk-in access without prior appointment, the Lab2U direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, the HM Hospitales mobile app, and the Portal del Paciente.

The product portfolio is structured as a multi-category diagnostic platform built on three core service lines: general and clinical laboratory analysis (1,600+ analytical tests), molecular medicine and genetics (next-generation sequencing for precise diagnosis, prognosis, and early detection), and pathological anatomy (subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology, neuropathology, and oncological pathology). Supporting digital infrastructure includes the HM Hospitales app (iOS/Android) for appointment management, results download, and real-time emergency wait times, plus a patient portal handling medical records, prescriptions, certificates, and invoice management. The Lab2U storefront extends the offering into consumer-priced nutrition panels, wellness tests, allergy and migraine analysis, microbiota assessment, prenatal non-invasive screening, and paternity testing.

Abacid's revenue mechanics flow through three primary channels: HM Hospitales patient referrals (the dominant flow), insurance company and mutual provider partnerships for payment validation, and direct-to-consumer purchases via Lab2U. The business operates under a subscription/recurring healthcare services revenue model, with pricing not publicly disclosed. AI tooling is applied to process automation, computer-vision-based diagnostic image analysis, and anomaly detection for early disease identification. Security and quality posture is backed by ISO/IEC 27001:2023, ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ENS medium-high certification, GDPR/LOPDGDD compliance, TÜV Rheinland, IDIS Excellence, EFQM 700+, and Madrid Excelente recognition.

Name

Abacid

Legal name

ABACID 2.007, S.L.U.

Website

https://abacid.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Abacid is the clinical laboratory and diagnostic division of HM Hospitales, operating 17 labs across Spain with 1,600+ tests, molecular and genetic medicine, and pathological anatomy services delivered via the Lab2U e-commerce platform and HM Hospitales digital ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Chemistry & Immunoassay Laboratories (HLAFAMAB), Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Clinical laboratory services
• Diagnostic testing services
• Molecular genetic diagnostics
• Pathological anatomy
• Preventive health screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services: Clinical laboratory analysis and diagnostic services provided to patients through HM Hospitales network, including insurance partnerships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abacid is the clinical laboratory and diagnostic division of HM Hospitales, operating a network of 17 laboratories staffed by 230 professionals and offering more than 1,600 analytical tests including clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular and genetic diagnostics, and pathological anatomy. It also runs Lab2U, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for personalized medicine tests covering nutrition, health and wellness, prenatal screening, and genetic studies.

Product overview

Abacid, operated by ABACID 2.007 S.L.U., is the clinical laboratory and diagnostic division of HM Hospitales. The offering is structured as a multi-category diagnostic platform centered on HM Labs, which comprises three core service lines: general and clinical laboratory analysis (1,600+ tests, 17 laboratories, 230 specialists), molecular medicine and genetics, and pathological anatomy. The portfolio extends through Lab2U, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel offering specialized nutrition tests, health and wellness panels, and genetic studies including prenatal screening and paternity testing. Patient-facing digital access is provided via the HM Hospitales App (iOS/Android) and the Portal del Paciente, enabling appointment management, results downloads, and medical certificate retrieval. All services operate within the broader HM Hospitales network of hospitals, comprehensive centers, and polyclinics across Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y León, Cataluña, and Málaga.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HM Labs: Laboratory and clinical analysis services brand operated by Abacid for HM Hospitales
• Lab2U

Products and services

• Laboratorio y Análisis Clínicos (HM Labs / Abacid) Comprehensive clinical laboratory service offering over 1,600 analytical tests, including preventive medicine and health check-up services, delivered through a network of 17 laboratories staffed by 230 professionals. Targeted at individual patients seeking diagnostic testing.
• Medicina Molecular y Genética Molecular and genetic diagnostic service providing next-generation genetic and molecular analyses for precise diagnosis, clear prognosis, and effective early detection. Targeted at patients and physicians requiring advanced diagnostic insights.
• Anatomía Patológica Pathological anatomy service staffed by expert pathologists specializing in subspecialties including dermatopathology, neuropathology, and oncological pathology, for precise and integral diagnosis. Targeted at patients requiring specialist tissue and disease diagnosis.
• Lab2U - Nutrición Specialized nutrition tests available via the Lab2U online store that discover metabolic and genetic profiles, identify intolerances, and optimize diet for personalized health. Targeted at individual consumers seeking personalized nutrition guidance.
• Lab2U - Salud y Bienestar Advanced direct-to-consumer tests for migraine analysis, intestinal microbiota assessment, allergy identification, and sexually transmitted infection screening. Targeted at individual consumers seeking advanced wellness diagnostics.
• Lab2U - Otros Estudios Genéticos

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600+ tests available through catalog
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Insurance Companies (Aseguradoras y Mutuas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHM Hospitales has partnerships with insurance companies and mutual insurance providers for managing, validating, verifying and controlling payment for healthcare services provided.
• Healthcare Providers and Medical SupplierssupportingOthersThird parties necessary for healthcare purposes including ambulances, medical supplies, prosthetics and implants providers for fulfilling healthcare services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• 24Genetics: Spain- and Europe-based direct-to-consumer genetic testing company offering nutrition, health, wellness, and ancestry DNA tests. Closely comparable DTC genetic testing offering to Abacid's Lab2U channel.
• Genincode: European genetic testing and polygenic risk score company focused on cardiovascular and preventive genomics. Adjacent comparable to Abacid's molecular medicine and genetic testing service line.

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics: One of the largest US-based clinical laboratory networks offering routine and specialty diagnostics, including molecular/genetic testing and pathology. Less directly competitive in Spain but broadly comparable business model and test catalog.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global life sciences testing group operating clinical diagnostics, genetics, and specialty lab services across Europe including Spain. Broader and more diversified than Abacid but overlaps in clinical and genetic diagnostics.
• Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America): Global clinical laboratory and diagnostics services company offering routine, specialty, and genetic testing for providers, employers, and consumers. Comparable scope of services and DTC testing capability analogous to Abacid's Lab2U.

Direct peers

• Cerba Healthcare: European specialty clinical diagnostics laboratory group with operations in multiple countries including Spain, focused on routine and specialty testing including genetics and pathology. Comparable business model and geographic scope.
• Reference Laboratory: Spain-based specialty clinical and genetic diagnostics laboratory offering routine and advanced molecular/genetic testing to hospitals, clinics, and patients. Direct competitor in the Spanish specialty lab segment.
• Echevarne Laboratory: Spain-headquartered clinical analysis laboratory providing routine diagnostics, specialty testing, and occupational health services across a national network. Directly comparable to Abacid in Spanish clinical lab market positioning.
• Synlab: Pan-European clinical laboratory operator offering medical diagnostics, microbiology, hematology, biochemistry, and immunology testing with national coverage in Spain. Direct competitor for hospital, physician, and patient lab testing volume in overlapping Spanish geographies.
• Unilabs: European clinical diagnostics and specialty testing laboratory group with established Spain operations, offering routine and specialty lab services, genetics, and pathology. Closely comparable in service breadth and customer mix to Abacid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hmhospitales
• YouTubeyoutube.com/hmhospitales
• Facebookfacebook.com/hmhospitales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abacid-2007-sl
• Instagraminstagram.com/hmhospitales

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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