Salimetrics
Salimetrics is a privately held specialty life-sciences company founded in 1998 that develops immunoassay kits, FDA-listed saliva collection devices, and dried blood spot products, and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory (CoreLab+) serving academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs conducting salivary biomarker studies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersCarlsbad, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Salimetrics does
Salimetrics, LLC is a privately held specialty life-sciences company founded in 1998 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania with operations in Carlsbad, California. The company pioneered the commercialization of salivary bioscience and serves academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations conducting biomarker research and clinical trials. Its technology platform centers on immunoassay chemistry (ELISA/EIA) specifically optimized for the saliva matrix and calibrated to NIST standards, supported by proprietary FDA-listed SalivaBio collection devices (oral swabs, children's swabs, infant swabs, passive drool aids) that are the only commercially available oral swabs validated for multiple analytes.
The company operates a three-pillar business: (1) sale of 40+ research-use and FDA 510(k)-cleared/CE-marked salivary assay kits covering hormones, cytokines, immunoglobulins, and genetic markers; (2) sale of collection devices, dried blood spot kits, and the OnTimePoint sample collection management application; and (3) fee-for-service laboratory testing under the CLIA-certified CoreLab+ brand and SalivaLab, which has performed over 1 million salivary assays at inter-assay CVs under 5%, plus salivary DNA analysis services. The platform is extended through pre-assembled Participant Sampling Packs (PSPs) launched in 2025 for decentralized and multi-site study workflows.
Salimetrics employs 11-50 people and generates revenue through quote-based direct sales via its website, phone sales, and a global network of more than 30 international distributors spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Canada. The company augments its product sales with paid training programs including the two-day Salivary Bioscience Bootcamp in Carlsbad and recurring webinars, and monetizes its installed base across more than 10,000 supported studies and the largest publication footprint in the salivary bioscience field. Leadership includes CEO and co-owner Hans Schroeder and Chief Scientific and Strategy Advisor Dr. Douglas Granger.
Salimetrics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Salimetrics
- Legal name
- Salimetrics, LLC.
- Website
- https://salimetrics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Salimetrics is a privately held specialty life-sciences company founded in 1998 that develops immunoassay kits, FDA-listed saliva collection devices, and dried blood spot products, and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory (CoreLab+) serving academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs conducting salivary biomarker studies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Salimetrics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Salivary Bioscience Research and Diagnostic Products
- NAICS
- Medical Laboratories (621511), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)
- SIC
- Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Clinical Biomarker Testing Services (central labs, trial enrollment/monitoring assays) (HLAAAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Clinical Trial Sample Collection & Site Phlebotomy Services (HLAGACAJ), Biomarker Assay & Reagent Development (LDT/IVD assay design, antibodies/standards/controls) (HLAAAMAL), Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)
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Where Salimetrics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlsbad
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Salimetrics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Assay Kits Sales: Sale of research-use-only and diagnostic immunoassay kits for detecting salivary biomarkers. Kits are sold directly to researchers who perform testing in their own laboratories. Includes enzyme immunoassay kits for hormones, cytokines, and other analytes.
- Laboratory Testing Services (CoreLab+): Fee-for-service laboratory testing where Salimetrics receives samples from researchers and performs biomarker analysis using their CLIA-certified facility. Includes project management and logistics support.
- Collection Devices and Supplies: Sale of sample collection devices including passive drool kits, oral swabs, children's swabs, infant swabs, dried blood spot collection packs, and related consumables. Available as standalone products or bundled in Participant Sampling Packs.
- DNA Analysis Services: Salivary DNA extraction and genotyping services including VNTR analysis, telomere analysis, and SNP analysis from saliva samples collected using Salimetrics devices.
- Training and Education: Revenue from training programs including the two-day Salivary Bioscience Bootcamp (held onsite in Carlsbad, CA), live webinars, and custom team training sessions for research institutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for research and diagnostic assay kits |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Salimetrics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Salimetrics develops and sells FDA-listed saliva collection devices (SalivaBio Oral Swab, Children's Swab, Infant's Swab, Saliva Collection Aid), a portfolio of validated immunoassay kits for 40+ salivary biomarkers, and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory (CoreLab+) that performs contract biomarker testing for researchers. The company also offers dried blood spot collection kits, the OnTimePoint sample collection management app, salivary DNA analysis services, and pre-assembled Participant Sampling Packs for decentralized and multi-site studies.
Product overview
Salimetrics is a diagnostic and research products company specializing in salivary biomarker analysis. The company operates a platform-plus-services model comprising three core pillars: (1) sample collection devices including the SalivaBio Oral Swab, SalivaBio Children's Swab, SalivaBio Infant's Swab, Saliva Collection Aid (SCA), Cryovials, and Swab Storage Tubes; (2) laboratory services under the CoreLab+ brand offering assay processing, Salivary DNA Analysis, and Dried Blood Spots (DBS) collection; and (3) a portfolio of assay kits including Research Salivary Assay Kits and Diagnostic Salivary Assay Kits (FDA 510(k)-cleared and CE-marked). The OnTimePoint Sample Collection Management App serves as the software platform for study coordination, while Participant Sampling Packs (PSPs) provide pre-assembled collection kits for streamlined research workflows.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CoreLab+: Salimetrics' assay services laboratory platform offering biomarker testing with project management support
- OnTimePoint
- SalivaBio
- Salimetrics SalivaLab
Products and services
- Research Salivary Assay Kits A comprehensive portfolio of immunoassay kits for the quantitative measurement of biomarkers in saliva, designed for research use only. Includes assays for over 40 analytes such as cortisol, testosterone, DHEA, estradiol, melatonin, cytokines, CRP, IgG, IgM, and SIgA. Targeted at academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs that perform testing in their own laboratories.
- Diagnostic Salivary Assay Kits FDA 510(k)-cleared and CE-marked diagnostic immunoassay kits for clinical salivary biomarker testing applications. Targeted at clinical laboratories and regulated diagnostic use.
- SalivaBio Oral Swab A validated saliva collection device designed for easy, non-invasive sample collection from adult participants, optimized for compatibility with Salimetrics assays.
- SalivaBio Children's Swab A specialized saliva collection device optimized for use with child participants, featuring child-friendly design elements and validated for use with Salimetrics assays.
- SalivaBio Infant's Swab A specialized infant saliva collection device designed for safe and effective sampling from neonatal and infant populations.
- Saliva Collection Aid (SCA) A passive drool collection device that enables participants to provide saliva samples without intervention, suitable for various research study designs.
- Swab Storage Tube Storage tube designed for safe storage and transport of swab-based saliva samples, maintaining sample integrity during shipping and handling.
- Cryovials Specialized storage containers for safe preservation and transport of collected saliva samples at recommended temperatures.
- CoreLab+ Services CLIA-certified laboratory testing services offering assay processing, data analysis, and study support for salivary biomarkers. Techs have performed over 1 million salivary assays, achieving inter-assay CVs below 5%. Targeted at researchers who prefer outsourcing sample analysis rather than running assays in-house.
- Salivary DNA Analysis Genetic analysis services that enable researchers to extract and analyze DNA from saliva samples, including VNTR, telomere, and SNP analysis, for genomics research applications.
- Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Collection Dried blood spot collection cards, lancets, processing services, and standardized protocols providing a minimally invasive alternative for biomarker analysis in research and clinical settings. Includes multi-analyte testing for cytokines, CRP, and HbA1c.
- Participant Sampling Packs (PSPs) Pre-assembled, protocol-specific kits that include validated collection devices, participant instructions, and return materials for both saliva and dried blood spot collection. Configurable for various study designs including ecological momentary assessment and longitudinal studies.
- OnTimePoint Sample Collection Management System A mobile application for managing saliva sample collection from device-to-data, designed to enhance rigor and reproducibility in salivary bioscience research studies by coordinating collection across study teams.
Quantifiable outcome
- Inter-assay CVs less than 5% with proper saliva handling and experience
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Salimetrics
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Salimetrics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Salimetrics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- Afirmus Biosource Pte LtdregionalSingapore-based distributor of laboratory and clinical research reagents and sample preparation tools, providing Salimetrics products to researchers in Singapore and surrounding regions.
- AlmogregionalIsraeli company specializing in supplying innovative products and services to the biotechnology field with three segments: research products, diagnostics assays, and Cell Therapy treatments.
- BiocantregionalChilean distributor specializing in delivering timely responses to diagnostic and scientific research customers, offering high-quality products for research.
- Bio-Connect Diagnostics B.V.regionalDutch distributor (formerly Nuclilab) specializing in importing and distributing diagnostic products from suppliers worldwide in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg since 1976. ISO 9001:2008 certified.
- Biogenuix Medsystems Pvt. LtdregionalIndian distributor offering comprehensive sales and technical support services for all Salimetrics products in India, with dedicated sales team and technical support staff trained to assist from planning to project completion.
- Biohub International Trade Co. LTDregionalChinese distributor company, first choice for Chinese agents for biological reagents. With over 10 years experience, rich marketing experience with over 100 agency brands, and perfect channels with over 2000 distributors and 5000 customers in China.
- bioNova cientifica, s.l.regionalSpanish company well positioned and expanding, representing leading producers of reagents, kits, and instruments for life science research and diagnostics, distributing high-quality products to Spanish researchers and clinicians.
- BIOZOL Diagnostica GmbHregionalGerman sales and service partner for products and services in the Life Science area since 1989. ISO 9001:2008 certified. Serves universities, research facilities, and companies from the Life Science sector and pharma/biotech industry.
- Cambridge BioscienceregionalUK's leading distributor of life science research products, with over 40 years of experience supporting researchers through high-quality solutions and trusted expertise, delivering exceptional products with local technical support.
- Eurobio ScientificregionalFrench developer, producer, and marketer of reagents for research, academic, and industrial use with over 50 years accompanying evolution of science and technology.
- LuBioScienceregionalSwiss distribution partner established in 2004 in Lucerne, distributing some of the world's most recognized Life Science suppliers with more than 12 years of experience in marketing and sales in Switzerland and Europe.
- Stratech Scientific APAC Pty. Ltd.regionalAustralian distributor providing innovative and specialist tools to the scientific community in Australia and New Zealand for 27 years, supplying high-quality, competitively priced products.
- XboXLabregionalScandinavian distribution company in the laboratory and diagnostics industry built on solid knowledge and broad experience. With 75 years of industry experience, offers innovative, robust, and affordable products in a flexible, personal, and professional manner. Operates in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
- Excel Biomedical, Inc.regionalTaiwan-based company founded in 1995, specializing in representing and selling life science research reagents for immunology, cell biology, and biomedical science. Headquarters in Taipei with 3 branch offices in central and southern Taiwan.
- Sellex Scientific incregionalBrazilian leader in biotechnology since 1987, offering high-quality products and solutions for life science research with an extensive portfolio of tools, reagents, and equipment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Salimetrics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Genova Diagnostics: Specialty clinical laboratory offering saliva, stool, and blood-based diagnostic testing for integrative and functional medicine practitioners; overlaps with Salimetrics' diagnostic kit and CoreLab+ services in non-academic clinical channels.
- Meso Scale Diagnostics: Specialty biomarker assay provider using electrochemiluminescence for multiplexed immunoassays; competes with Salimetrics in cytokine and hormone biomarker measurement for translational research and trials.
- EKF Diagnostics: Diagnostics company with point-of-care and laboratory testing including HbA1c and other biomarkers; overlaps with Salimetrics' dried blood spot offerings in clinical and research channels.
Direct peers
- DRG International: Manufacturer of immunoassay kits including salivary hormone assays; explicitly mentioned as a competitor whose assays Salimetrics now supports via CoreLab+, indicating direct product overlap.
- Arbor Assays: Developer of immunoassay kits for hormones and biomarkers, including saliva-compatible kits; competes head-to-head with Salimetrics' research assay kits in the academic research market.
- ZRT Laboratory: Specialty hormone testing lab offering saliva and dried blood spot hormone assays for clinicians and researchers; directly comparable to Salimetrics' CoreLab+ services and saliva-based diagnostic kits.
- IBL International: Diagnostic assay manufacturer with established salivary hormone and biomarker ELISA kits; cited alongside DRG as a competitor whose assays Salimetrics' CoreLab+ now services.
- Calbiotech: Specialty manufacturer of ELISA and chemiluminescence immunoassays for research and diagnostics, with overlapping analyte menus in hormones and cytokines relevant to Salimetrics' customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Bio-Techne (R&D Systems): Large life-science tools company offering ELISA kits, Luminex assays, and reagents across hundreds of biomarkers; competes with Salimetrics on research assay kits while offering a much broader catalog.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest life-science tools and diagnostics company, offering ELISA kits, central lab services, and biospecimen collection products that compete broadly with Salimetrics' portfolio across both research and clinical markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Salimetrics social profiles
Digital presenceSalimetrics compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Salimetrics financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Salimetrics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Salimetrics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Salimetrics M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Salimetrics
What does Salimetrics do?
Salimetrics develops and sells FDA-listed saliva collection devices (SalivaBio Oral Swab, Children's Swab, Infant's Swab, Saliva Collection Aid), a portfolio of validated immunoassay kits for 40+ salivary biomarkers, and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory (CoreLab+) that performs contract biomarker testing for researchers. The company also offers dried blood spot collection kits, the OnTimePoint sample collection management app, salivary DNA analysis services, and pre-assembled Participant Sampling Packs for decentralized and multi-site studies.
Is Salimetrics a public or private company?
Salimetrics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Salimetrics founded?
Salimetrics was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Salimetrics based?
Salimetrics is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States, in the North America region.
How does Salimetrics make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Assay Kits Sales are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Testing Services (CoreLab+), collection Devices and Supplies, DNA Analysis Services and training and Education.
Who are Salimetrics's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Genova Diagnostics, Meso Scale Diagnostics and EKF Diagnostics. Direct peers are DRG International, Arbor Assays, ZRT Laboratory, IBL International and Calbiotech. Broad incumbents are Bio-Techne (R&D Systems) and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Does Salimetrics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Salimetrics.
What industry is Salimetrics in?
Salimetrics's product category is Salivary Bioscience Research and Diagnostic Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAAAMAC, Clinical Biomarker Testing Services (central labs, trial enrollment/monitoring assays), with a secondary code of HLAGACAJ, Clinical Trial Sample Collection & Site Phlebotomy Services. Its NAICS code is 621511 and its SIC code is 8071.