DIALAB
DIALAB GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic reagents (haematology, clinical chemistry, ELISA, rapid tests, coagulation, urine strips) and complementary laboratory instruments, serving clinical laboratories and OEM partners across more than 100 countries through a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersNeudorfl, Austria
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DIALAB does
DIALAB GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer and distributor of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products headquartered in Wiener Neudorf, south of Vienna. Founded in 1972 as a trading company for pipettes and scales, DIALAB transitioned to diagnostic reagent production in the early 1990s and has since built a comprehensive product portfolio. The company manufactures diagnostic reagents spanning haematology (human and veterinary), clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetry, DIAQUICK rapid tests (drugs of abuse, infectious diseases, pregnancy and fertility, tumour markers, cardiac markers), ELISA tests, blood grouping and Rhesus typing, coagulation and fibrinolysis, urine strips, and serology products. It also produces a complementary line of laboratory instruments including the Autolyser series clinical chemistry analysers, photometers (DTN-510K, DTN-405), DIAReader and DIAWasher ELISA instruments, DIAcheck and CoaLyser coagulation instruments, urine strip analysers, and the DLB3 haematology analyser. The reagent-instrument bundling strategy is designed to optimize compatibility across the product ecosystem.
DIALAB holds ISO 13485:2016 certification and achieved IVDR certification under EU Regulation 2017/746 in April 2024, enabling continued market access under the EU's new in vitro diagnostic regulatory framework. The company operates from more than 4000 m2 of state-of-the-art production facilities and distributes products to over 100 countries through a global distributor network, complemented by direct sales and OEM partnerships. The OEM channel offers bulk, semi-bulk, unlabeled vials, labeled vials, and customised kits for other diagnostic companies, while training programs support technical and sales personnel of distributors worldwide. The company employs approximately 50 people and is managed by DI Marlene Ramsey and Murat Estelik as Managing Directors. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.
DIALAB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DIALAB
- Legal name
- DIALAB Produktion und Vertrieb von chemisch-technischen Produkten und Laborinstrumenten Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- Website
- https://dialab.at
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DIALAB GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic reagents (haematology, clinical chemistry, ELISA, rapid tests, coagulation, urine strips) and complementary laboratory instruments, serving clinical laboratories and OEM partners across more than 100 countries through a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DIALAB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- In Vitro Diagnostics
- NAICS
- In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)
- SIC
- In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), Clinical Chemistry & Hematology Diagnostics (automated analyzers, blood testing) (HLAAALAH), Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)
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Where DIALAB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Neudorfl
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DIALAB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Diagnostic Reagents Sales: DIALAB manufactures and sells a complete range of diagnostic reagents including haematology, clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetry, rapid tests, ELISA, blood grouping, coagulation and fibrinolysis, urine strips, and serology products.
- Laboratory Instruments Sales: Sale of laboratory instruments including clinical analysers (Autolyser series), photometers, ELISA instruments, coagulation instruments, urine strip analysers, and haematology analysers.
- OEM Manufacturing: OEM partnerships providing bulk, semi-bulk, unlabeled vials, labeled vials or customised kits for other diagnostic companies.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
DIALAB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DIALAB manufactures and distributes in vitro diagnostic reagents (haematology, clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetry, DIAQUICK rapid tests, ELISA, blood grouping, coagulation and fibrinolysis, urine strips, serology) and complementary laboratory instruments (Autolyser clinical chemistry analyzers, DIAcheck/CoaLyser coagulation instruments, DIAReader/DIAWasher ELISA instruments, photometers, urine strip analyzers, DLB3 haematology analyzer) for clinical laboratories in more than 100 countries. The company also offers OEM manufacturing of customised diagnostic kits and product training programs for technical and sales personnel worldwide.
Product overview
DIALAB is a manufacturer and distributor of in vitro diagnostic products consisting of two main categories: diagnostic reagents and laboratory instruments. The reagent portfolio includes Haematology (human and veterinary), Clinical Chemistry (Multi-Purpose Kits, System Packs, Standards/Calibrators/Controls), Immunoturbidimetry, DIAQUICK Rapid Tests, ELISA tests, Blood Grouping and Rhesus Typing, Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, Urine Strips, and Serology products. The instrument portfolio includes the Autolyser series clinical chemistry analysers (Autolyser 100, Autolyser, Autolyser ISE, Autolyser 450), Photometers (DTN-510K, DTN-405), ELISA Instruments (DIAReader ELX8OOG, DIAWasher ELX5O/8), Coagulation Instruments (DIAcheck C1, C2, C4, CoaLyser), Urine Strip Analysers (Urine Strip Reader 40, Urine Strip Analyser 500), and DLB3 Haematology analyser. The company also offers OEM manufacturing services and product training programs. DIALAB supplies products to more than 100 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DIALA: Product brand for laboratory diagnostic reagents and instruments
- DIAQUICK
- Autolyser
- DIAcheck
- DIAReader
- DIAWasher
- CoaLyser
- Photometer DTN
Products and services
- DIALAB Diagnostic Reagents Comprehensive range of in vitro diagnostic reagents covering haematology, clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetry, ELISA, blood grouping and Rhesus typing, coagulation and fibrinolysis, urine strips, and serology products for use in clinical laboratories.
- DIAQUICK Rapid Tests Rapid diagnostic test cassettes covering drugs of abuse, infectious diseases, pregnancy and fertility, tumour markers, cardiac markers, and other point-of-care testing applications for clinical and professional use.
- Autolyser Series Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Automated clinical chemistry analyzers including Autolyser 100, Autolyser, Autolyser ISE, and Autolyser 450 designed to operate with DIALAB diagnostic reagents for clinical laboratory testing.
- DIAcheck and CoaLyser Coagulation Instruments Coagulation analyzers including DIAcheck C1, C2, C4, and CoaLyser for measuring blood clotting parameters in clinical laboratories.
- ELISA Instruments (DIAReader and DIAWasher) ELISA plate reader (DIAReader ELX8OOG) and washer (DIAWasher ELX5O/8) for quantitative ELISA testing workflows in clinical laboratories.
- Photometers (DTN-510K and DTN-405) Photometric instruments for clinical chemistry and diagnostic measurements in laboratory settings.
- Urine Strip Analyzers (Reader 40 and Analyser 500) Automated urine strip readers for clinical urinalysis testing, designed to read DIALAB urine strip products.
- DLB3 Haematology Analyzer Automated haematology analyzer for blood cell counting and analysis in clinical laboratories, compatible with DIALAB haematology reagents.
- OEM Diagnostic Manufacturing OEM manufacturing service offering bulk, semi-bulk, unlabeled vials, labeled vials, or customised diagnostic kits for partner companies, with filling instructions and recommended filling training.
- Product Training Programs Training programs for technical personnel (product managers, chemists, physicians) and sales staff covering theoretical and practical sessions on DIALAB instruments, available in English for distributors and partners worldwide.
Companies that use DIALAB
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DIALAB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
DIALAB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OEM PartnerscoreDIALAB offers multiple OEM partnership options including bulk, semi-bulk, unlabeled vials, labeled vials or customised kits. Filling instructions are available upon request, and filling training is recommended for OEM partners. Partners can contact DIALAB directly for customised solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DIALAB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BioMérieux: Global IVD major with broad clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunoassay menus plus instruments. Overlaps with DIALAB in clinical chemistry reagents and analyser placements, but operates at materially larger scale across integrated diagnostic ecosystems.
- Mindray: Global medical device and IVD manufacturer with broad haematology, clinical chemistry, and immunoassay instruments and reagents. Competes with DIALAB in haematology and clinical chemistry analyser placements, particularly in emerging markets.
Direct peers
- ELITech Group: European IVD manufacturer offering clinical chemistry, haematology, ELISA, and coagulation reagents alongside dedicated instruments. Closely comparable to DIALAB in product breadth, niche-mid-tier positioning, and reliance on distributor networks across Europe, EMEA, and emerging markets.
- EKF Diagnostics Holdings: UK-listed IVD company manufacturing point-of-care haematology, diabetes, and clinical chemistry products plus benchtop analysers. Comparable to DIALAB in reagent-instrument bundling, European manufacturing base, and mid-tier global distribution model.
- Spinreact (Spinreact SAU): Spanish IVD reagent and instrument manufacturer offering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, and urinalysis products. Directly comparable to DIALAB in product mix (especially the Autolyser/DIAcheck equivalent lines), European manufacturing base, and distributor-led international sales.
- HUMAN Diagnostics Worldwide: Germany-based IVD manufacturer producing clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, and urine analysis reagents and instruments. Comparable to DIALAB as a mid-tier European reagent-and-instrument house with IVDR transition focus and global distributor-led sales.
- Randox Laboratories: Northern Ireland-based IVD manufacturer with broad reagent menus (clinical chemistry, immunoassays, coagulation) and a global distributor footprint. Comparable to DIALAB in reagent-led model and OEM/reagent-supply partnerships, though larger in scale.
Emerging players
- Agappe Diagnostics: Indian IVD reagent and instrument manufacturer with growing international footprint in clinical chemistry, haematology, serology, and rapid tests. Comparable to DIALAB in reagent breadth and OEM/private-label orientation, with overlapping competition in emerging-market tenders.
- DIRUI Industrial: Chinese IVD manufacturer producing urine analysers, clinical chemistry reagents, and haematology products. Overlaps with DIALAB in urine strip analysers and clinical chemistry reagent lines, increasingly competing in emerging-market distributor channels.
Regional players
- Linear Chemicals (Línea de Productos Químicos): Spanish manufacturer of clinical chemistry reagents, haematology, and urinalysis products distributed primarily across Iberia and Latin America. Comparable to DIALAB in reagent-only / reagent-plus-instrument profile, with regional rather than global commercial overlap.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
DIALAB social profiles
Digital presenceDIALAB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
DIALAB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DIALAB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
DIALAB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DIALAB M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DIALAB
What does DIALAB do?
DIALAB manufactures and distributes in vitro diagnostic reagents (haematology, clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetry, DIAQUICK rapid tests, ELISA, blood grouping, coagulation and fibrinolysis, urine strips, serology) and complementary laboratory instruments (Autolyser clinical chemistry analyzers, DIAcheck/CoaLyser coagulation instruments, DIAReader/DIAWasher ELISA instruments, photometers, urine strip analyzers, DLB3 haematology analyzer) for clinical laboratories in more than 100 countries. The company also offers OEM manufacturing of customised diagnostic kits and product training programs for technical and sales personnel worldwide.
Is DIALAB a public or private company?
DIALAB is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was DIALAB founded?
DIALAB was founded in 1972. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DIALAB based?
DIALAB is headquartered in Neudorfl, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does DIALAB make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Diagnostic Reagents Sales are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Instruments Sales and OEM Manufacturing.
Who are DIALAB's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BioMérieux and Mindray. Direct peers are ELITech Group, EKF Diagnostics Holdings, Spinreact (Spinreact SAU), HUMAN Diagnostics Worldwide and Randox Laboratories. Emerging players are Agappe Diagnostics and DIRUI Industrial. Linear Chemicals (Línea de Productos Químicos) is listed as a regional player.
Does DIALAB have an API?
No public API is recorded for DIALAB.
What industry is DIALAB in?
DIALAB's product category is In Vitro Diagnostics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAAAM, IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument), with a secondary code of HLAHAAAN, Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics). Its NAICS code is 325413 and its SIC code is 2835.