Central Lab

What Central Lab does

Central Lab (legal entity: CENTRAL CLINICAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS LABORATORIES S.A.) is a privately held clinical diagnostic laboratory headquartered in Nea Chalkidona, Attica, Greece, founded in 2015. The company operates a single accredited facility organized into eight specialized departments — Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hematology, Cytology, Hormonology, Immunology/Virology, Molecular Biology (with a Biosafety Level II genetics laboratory), and Allergy Testing — supported by a fully automated robotic pipeline (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical) using analyzers from SIEMENS, ROCHE, BIORAD, SEBIA, SNIBE, EUROIMMUN, and THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC/Phadia (including the ImmunoCAP reference method). It holds ISO 15189:2022 (Certificate No. 994), ISO 9001:2015, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.

The company generates revenue primarily through per-test fees on a transaction model. Pricing for COVID-19 tests is government-regulated (€7 antigen, €35 RT-PCR), while broader diagnostic pricing is positioned as competitive. Its go-to-market is a hybrid B2B/B2C model: a partner-network B2B motion serves medical diagnostic centers, microbiology laboratories, university clinics, hospital research centers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs for clinical trial laboratory services via sample pickup using its own refrigerated UN3373-compliant fleet and a computerized partner interface; a direct-to-consumer motion offers walk-in testing at the Nea Chalkidona facility (Monday–Friday 08:00–21:00, Saturday 09:00–17:00) and on-site workplace sampling for corporate clients. Leadership consists of CEO and President Anastasia Kotsigianni. The company is part of the IATRIKI DIAGNOSI GROUP (ΟΜΙΛΟΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΓΝΩΣΗ) network.

Name

Central Lab

Legal name

CENTRAL CLINICAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS LABORATORIES S.A. (CENTRAL LABORATORIES ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΟ ΠΟΛΥΪΑΤΡΕΙΟ ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΑ ΔΙΑΓΝΩΣΤΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ)

Website

https://centrallab.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Central Lab is a privately held, ISO 15189-accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory in Nea Chalkidona, Greece, serving partner medical centers, hospitals, CROs, pharmaceutical companies, corporate employers, and walk-in patients with automated robotic testing across eight laboratory disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Research & Trial Central Laboratories (HLAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reference & Esoteric Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAJ), Central Laboratory Services (Core Lab Operations) (HLAGAEAA), Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAD)

Keywords

• Clinical laboratory services
• Diagnostic testing
• Medical laboratory diagnostics
• Molecular genetics testing
• Pathology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nea Chalkidona

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing: Laboratory diagnostic testing services for clinical samples including microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, cytology, molecular biology, immunology, and allergy testing. Revenue generated from individual test fees and package testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Lab is a private clinical and molecular genetics laboratory in Greece offering diagnostic testing across microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, cytology, hormonology, immunology/virology, molecular biology, and allergy disciplines, supported by automated robotic analyzers and a Biosafety II molecular genetics department. It serves as a reference laboratory to partner diagnostic centers, university clinics, microbiology labs, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs through refrigerated sample transport, and also provides direct walk-in testing to individual patients including comprehensive COVID-19 services.

Product overview

Central Lab operates as a unified diagnostic laboratory offering comprehensive medical laboratory services across multiple specialized departments. The core portfolio includes Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hematology, Cytology, Hormonology, Immunology/Virology, Molecular Biology, and Allergy Testing departments. COVID-19 testing services (RT-PCR, rapid antigen, antibody, and cellular immunity testing) represent a major service addition. The laboratory also provides sample transportation with refrigerated vehicles. All departments operate under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15189:2012/2022 accreditation standards with automated robotic systems for high reliability testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microbiology Testing Microbiological diagnosis of causes of infectious diseases using modern techniques following international quality standards set by CLSI, EUCAST, and WHO.
• Biochemistry / Clinical Chemistry Testing Automated clinical chemistry testing using modern high-specification technology systems ensuring speed and reliability across the full spectrum of clinical chemistry analyses.
• Hematology Testing Hematological testing using automatic analyzers and coagulation analyzers with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as reference method, ensuring high reliability particularly important in clinical diagnosis.
• Cytology Testing Cytological examinations including PAP test and thin Prep vaginal/endocervical smears, urine cytology, sputum cytology, breast secretions, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) of the thyroid.
• Hormonology Testing Hormonal analyses for monitoring normal function of endocrine glands and diseases related to them, executed in high daily volumes.
• Immunology / Virology Testing Diagnostic immunology and virology testing using modern equipment and techniques including immunofluorescence, ELISA, nephelometry, immunochromatography, and agglutination reactions.
• Molecular Biology Testing Specialized diagnostic tests in a fully equipped Molecular Genetics Department with Biosafety Level II classification, covering prevention, predisposition investigation, early diagnosis, and monitoring of hereditary and infectious diseases.
• Allergy Testing Allergen testing using the ImmunoCAP reference method from Phadia Laboratory Systems for precise allergy diagnostics.
• COVID-19 Testing Services Comprehensive COVID-19 testing including RT-PCR molecular testing, rapid antigen testing, antibody testing (IgG, IgM, IgA), neutralizing antibody detection, and cellular immunity testing for SARS-CoV-2.
• Sample Transportation Service Transportation of biological samples using company-owned vehicles with refrigerated chambers following UN3373 safety transport rules, supporting partner laboratory and clinic network operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast turnaround times achieved through automated robotic systems and computerized interface with partner laboratories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SIEMENScoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for medical technology analyzers. SIEMENS provides laboratory diagnostic equipment supporting the lab's automated testing capabilities.
• ROCHEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for medical technology analyzers. ROCHE provides diagnostic systems for clinical chemistry and other testing.
• BIORADcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment and quality control supplier. Provides analyzers and external quality control protocols (BIORAD, UK NEQAS, INSTAND EV).
• SEBIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for medical technology analyzers for electrophoresis and hemoglobin testing.
• SNIBEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for medical technology analyzers.
• EUROIMMUNcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for autoimmune and infectious disease testing systems.
• THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFICcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for laboratory technology solutions including allergy testing (ImmunoCAP via Phadia).
• Phadia Laboratory SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of ImmunoCAP reference method for allergy testing - the gold standard for allergen-specific IgE testing.
• CRO CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical research organizations collaborating with Central Lab for phase I-IV clinical trials. Lab provides specialized testing including ISO15189 accredited analyses.
• Pharmaceutical CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek and multinational pharmaceutical companies engaged in clinical research partnerships with Central Lab for laboratory diagnostic services.
• Hospital Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek hospital research centers collaborating on clinical studies requiring specialized laboratory testing.
• Medical Diagnostic CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of medical diagnostic centers referring samples to Central Lab for specialized testing. Computerized interface for seamless operations.
• Microbiology LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner microbiology labs referring samples for specialized testing. Includes use of modern techniques per CLSI, EUCAST, WHO standards.
• University ClinicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic medical center partners requiring specialized laboratory diagnostics and research support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Affidea: Pan-European diagnostics and outpatient imaging operator with significant Greek presence. Comparable in offering clinical lab and imaging services but operates at much larger scale and as part of a multinational platform.
• Synlab: Europe's largest clinical laboratory services provider with presence across multiple European markets. Comparable in core reference laboratory services, clinical trial central lab work, and broad test catalog — but operating at vastly greater scale.
• Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics: Global clinical diagnostics and specialty testing group. Comparable in offering esoteric reference testing, clinical trial support, and infectious disease diagnostics, though as part of a much larger international testing platform.
• Euromedica: Greek healthcare group operating diagnostic laboratories, clinics, and hospitals. Comparable in providing central lab services to partner sites and direct patients but within a broader healthcare delivery portfolio.
• Unilabs: Major European clinical diagnostics and specialty testing provider. Comparable in offering routine and esoteric testing, clinical trial central lab services, and partner-based sample collection, though with broader European footprint.

Direct peers

• Iatropolis: Greek diagnostic laboratory network offering routine and specialized clinical testing with partner sample collection across multiple regions. Comparable operating model with broader geographic coverage and consumer brand recognition.
• Bioiatriki: Largest Greek diagnostic laboratory chain offering clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and molecular testing with extensive partner network and multi-region footprint. Directly comparable business model (central lab + partner sample collection) but with significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• LabO Athens: Greek diagnostic laboratory offering a broad test catalog and partner network model similar to Central Lab. Directly comparable in scale and Attica focus, with similar mix of clinical chemistry, immunology, and molecular testing.
• Diagnostiki Athinon: Athens-based diagnostic laboratory providing comprehensive clinical testing services including biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, and molecular diagnostics. Closest peer in geographic focus and service scope within the Attica market.

Regional players

• Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus (laboratory services): Hospital-based diagnostic laboratory in Cyprus with comparable service scope (biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology). Regionally adjacent rather than directly competing, useful as a Southern EU/Mediterranean peer reference for Central Lab's clinical trial ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Central.lab.diagnostics.center
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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