CSV

What CSV does

CSV - Central Sorológica de Vitória is a B2B reference and specialized clinical diagnostic laboratory headquartered in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, operating since November 1996. The company functions as a support laboratory for other clinical laboratories that lack the infrastructure or specialized capability to perform advanced tests in-house, serving more than 200 client laboratories across Brazil. Its test menu spans serology, hormonal assays, allergy testing, tumor markers, metabolic assays, drug monitoring, occupational toxicology, cytology, molecular biology, and pathological anatomy.

The laboratory's technology stack is built around premium third-party diagnostic platforms — the Abbott ARCHITECT chemiluminescent immunoassay system, Abbott RealTime PCR for high-sensitivity viral load detection (HBV DNA, HCV, HIV-1), the Cepheid GeneXpert rapid molecular diagnostics system (covering MRSA, Carba-R, C. difficile, CT/NG, HCV viral load, MTB/RIF, HPV, Influenza A/B+RSV, VRE, enteroviral meningitis, among others), HPLC for HbA1c, and LIAISON/Nichols Advantage assays for vitamin D. Sample workflow is managed end-to-end through a fully integrated laboratory information system (SHIFT/ShiftCloud) with barcode tracking across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, and a 24/7 web-based client portal for result delivery. CSV also operates its own biological sample collection logistics rather than relying on third-party couriers, and maintains a 20-day soroteca (sample archive) for re-testing.

CSV generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis, billing client laboratories per test performed; no public pricing is disclosed and contracts are negotiated individually. The company was founded by university professors and continues to draw scientific advisory from academia, reinforcing credibility with referring laboratories. Multiple certifications — ONA accreditation, PNCQ, Controlab, LACEN-ES technical regularity — anchor its quality positioning. CSV is now integrated into the Grupo Fleury health ecosystem (one of Brazil's largest diagnostic conglomerates) and aligned with Grupo Pardini's governance framework, providing access to broader corporate governance, compliance, and network infrastructure.

Name

CSV

Legal name

CSV Central Sorológica de Vitória

Website

https://csvlab.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSV is a B2B reference clinical laboratory in Vitória, Brazil, serving over 200 client laboratories with specialized diagnostic testing across serology, molecular biology, toxicology, and pathology, using Abbott and Cepheid platforms under the Grupo Fleury ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAEAA

Central Laboratory Services (Core Lab Operations)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Central Labs & Clinical Diagnostics Services (Trial Support)

SECONDARYHLAAAMAC

Clinical Biomarker Testing Services (central labs, trial enrollment/monitoring assays)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Biotechnology & Biologics/Biomarkers and Companion Diagnostics

SECONDARYHLAFAMAD

Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing Laboratories

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Clinical Laboratories

Keywords

• Reference laboratory services
• Clinical diagnostic testing
• Molecular biology assays
• Specialized serology testing
• Anatomical pathology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitória

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services: CSV operates as a reference/specialized clinical laboratory providing diagnostic testing services to over 200 client laboratories across Brazil. Revenue is generated through billing for laboratory tests performed. Services span serological, hormonal, allergy, tumor marker, metabolic, toxicology, and cytology testing, among other specialties. Results are delivered online via web portals, with a customer service center handling inquiries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSV - Central Sorológica de Vitória operates as a B2B reference clinical laboratory providing specialized diagnostic testing services to over 200 client laboratories across Brazil. Its core offering is a comprehensive menu of laboratory assays spanning serological diagnostics, hormonal assays, allergy testing, tumor markers, metabolic assays, drug monitoring, occupational toxicology, cytology, molecular biology, and anatomical pathology. Samples are tracked by barcode through a fully integrated laboratory information system (SHIFT/ShiftCloud), and results are delivered via a web portal available 24 hours a day including weekends, with biological samples collected through CSV's own logistics operation.

Product overview

CSV - Central Sorológica de Vitória operates as a specialized reference laboratory offering a comprehensive menu of diagnostic laboratory tests, including serological, hormonal, allergy, tumor marker, metabolic, toxicology, and cytology services. The core offering is supplemented by molecular biology testing capabilities and pathological anatomy services. The laboratory employs an integrated technology platform (SHIFT) for end-to-end sample tracking via barcode systems and online result delivery. Additional services include proprietary biological sample collection logistics and scientific advisory provided by university professors. The company serves over 200 laboratory clients across Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Results delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends, via web portal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Grupo FleuryflagshipOthersCSV is part of the Grupo Fleury ecosystem, one of Brazil's leading health groups offering complete, integrated, and sustainable healthcare solutions and experiences. The Grupo Fleury relationship provides CSV with access to a broad health ecosystem, corporate governance resources including a Code of Trust (Código de Confiança), and shared compliance infrastructure with a 24/7 independent reporting channel (Canal de Confiança, phone 0800-601-6943, contactseguro.com.br/pt/grupofleury). CSV's affiliation with Grupo Fleury signals high corporate governance standards and access to the broader Fleury network.
• Grupo PardinicoreOthersCSV is aligned with Grupo Pardini, which operates the Pardini Ethics Channel (Canal de Conduta) for reporting unethical behavior, conflicts of interest, fraud, harassment, bribery, and corruption. Grupo Pardini's governance framework is applicable to all Pardini brands. Contact: 0800-721-9587 or ethicspeakup.com.br/grupopardini. This relationship indicates CSV is also part of the Grupo Pardini network, providing shared compliance, ethics, and governance infrastructure.
• ShiftApp / ShiftCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShiftApp (ShiftCloud platform) provides the software infrastructure for CSV's client portal, test request submission, and online result delivery. Clients access examination request forms and results through ShiftCloud-hosted portals (csv.shiftcloud.com.br and others). The ShiftApp plugin is available for download from CSV's website. This platform enables CSV's 24/7 web-based service model.
• Abbott LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAbbott provides molecular diagnostic platforms (Abbott RealTime HBV DNA, HCV, HIV-1) and immunoassay systems (ARCHITECT) used in CSV's laboratory operations. Abbott's RealTime HBV assay is cited in CSV's scientific articles for its superior sensitivity in detecting low viral loads and minimal impact from drug-resistant mutations. Abbott equipment and reagents are integral to CSV's core diagnostic testing capabilities.
• Cepheid (Danaher)coreTechnology or IntegrationCepheid's GeneXpert molecular diagnostics platform is used for a wide range of tests at CSV including MRSA detection, Carba-R (carbapenem resistance), C. difficile, CT/NG, HCV viral load, MTB/RIF (tuberculosis/rifampicin resistance), Norovirus, Group B Strep, HPV, Influenza A/B+RSV (including H1N1 alert), MRSA surveillance, VRE, and enteroviral meningitis. Cepheid's rapid molecular diagnostics are a core part of CSV's molecular biology service offering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sabin Diagnóstico e Saúde: Brazilian diagnostic chain with strong presence in the Central-West and Southeast regions. Provides comparable clinical laboratory and reference testing services, with similar B2B orientation toward serving healthcare providers and clinical laboratories.
• Laboratório Richet: Rio de Janeiro-based reference laboratory focused on high-complexity diagnostic testing. Comparable to CSV in offering specialized test menus and serving as a reference lab for clinical laboratories, though concentrated in a different regional market.
• Laboratório Oswaldo Cruz: Brazilian diagnostic laboratory with strong São Paulo presence offering comprehensive clinical and reference testing services. Comparable in test menu breadth and B2B reference laboratory positioning, serving as a competitor for specialized diagnostic work in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• DASA (Diagnósticos da América): Brazil's largest diagnostic medicine company, operating a national network of clinical laboratories and reference testing services. Directly comparable business model to CSV at much larger scale, providing specialized diagnostic testing to healthcare providers and patients.
• Quest Diagnostics: One of the largest global reference laboratory networks, providing specialized diagnostic testing services to hospitals, physicians, and clinical laboratories. Comparable business model to CSV at international scale, with similar emphasis on molecular diagnostics and reference testing for smaller labs.
• Grupo Fleury: CSV's parent ecosystem and one of Brazil's largest diagnostic medicine companies. Directly comparable in operating clinical laboratory services at national scale, with a broader portfolio of imaging, hospital, and integrated health solutions. CSV operates as a specialized reference laboratory within this network.
• Grupo Pardini: Major Brazilian diagnostic medicine group with national reference laboratory operations. Shares ecosystem affiliation with CSV (referenced for compliance channels) and provides directly comparable clinical laboratory support services to client labs and hospitals across Brazil.
• Synlab Group: European-headquartered reference laboratory network with strong presence in Latin America. Provides comparable clinical laboratory and reference testing services to healthcare providers and clinical laboratories in multiple geographies, including Brazil.
• Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America): Global clinical laboratory leader with extensive reference testing, molecular diagnostics, and specialty testing capabilities. Functionally comparable to CSV as a reference laboratory serving healthcare providers, though operating at vastly larger scale internationally.

Direct peers

• Hermes Pardini: Brazilian reference laboratory known for specialized diagnostic testing, including molecular biology, serology, and toxicology. Closely aligned with CSV's positioning as a support/reference laboratory serving other clinical labs and hospitals across Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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