PathKits

What PathKits does

PathKits Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturer founded in 2020 and headquartered at Plot 28-29, Electronic City, Sector-18, Gurgaon. The company manufactures immunochromatographic lateral flow rapid test kits across infectious disease (COVID-19, dengue, malaria, HIV, HCV, hepatitis B, influenza, chikungunya, typhoid, leptospirosis, filariasis, H. pylori), cardiac (troponin I), reproductive (hCG pregnancy, LH ovulation), and urinalysis categories, plus viral transport media (VTM, VLTM, Universal Transport Medium), magnetic bead-based RNA extraction kits, and liquid-based cytology (LBC) collection kits. Manufacturing is concentrated in a single Gurgaon facility and the company has cumulatively shipped over 5 crore (50 million) diagnostic testing kits in India. All products are produced under ICMR approvals, CDSCO manufacturing licenses, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, WHO GMP, GMP, CE, and QCI certifications.

The company operates three sub-brands — SIMPLE (affordable rapid diagnostics), URISelf (5/10/14-parameter urine test strips), and PregatHome (pregnancy and ovulation kits) — alongside the PathKits master brand. The business model is predominantly hardware sales of consumable diagnostic kits, priced in Indian Rupees with unit pricing and bulk discounts kicking in above INR 20,000 per order. The go-to-market combines product-led growth via the pathkits.com storefront with enterprise field sales for state government contracts (Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha) and institutional buyers, supported by a Become-a-Distributor program, subsidiary brand websites, and direct WhatsApp/phone sales channels. PathKits is a sister company of MetaDesign Solutions Pvt. Ltd., with Sunil Goyal as Chairman and CEO, Dr. Amit Verma as Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, and a leadership team that came together in mid-2020.

Name

PathKits

Legal name

Pathkits Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://pathkits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PathKits Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian IVD manufacturer, founded in 2020 in Gurgaon, producing ICMR-approved rapid diagnostic test kits, viral transport media, and RNA extraction kits for hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, state governments, and international health agencies across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbiology & Infectious Disease Diagnostics (Culture/ID/AST) (HLAHAAAC), Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/NAAT/NGS-based IVD) (HLAHAAAD), Sample Logistics, Biorepository & IVD Kit Management (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAI)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics
• Rapid test kits
• Diagnostic manufacturing
• Viral transport media
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit Sales: One-time sale of rapid immunochromatographic test kits across infectious disease, pregnancy, ovulation, and cardiac biomarker categories. Revenue generated from direct purchases via website and bulk institutional orders.
2. Viral Transport Medium and Specimen Collection Kit Sales: Sale of VTM, VLTM, and Universal Transport Medium kits for collection and transport of viral specimens. Sold in packs of 100 units and above, primarily to diagnostic laboratories and healthcare institutions.
3. RNA Extraction Kit Sales: Sale of magnetic bead-based RNA extraction kits for molecular biology applications including RT-PCR and qPCR testing. Sold in packs ranging from 100 to 500 tests.
4. Urinalysis Reagent Strip Sales: Sale of URISelf branded urine test strips across multiple configurations (5, 10, and 14 parameters). Sold through direct channel and distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PathKits manufactures and supplies in vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits from its facility in Gurgaon, India. Its portfolio includes rapid immunochromatographic test kits for infectious diseases (COVID-19, dengue, malaria, HIV, HCV, HBsAg, typhoid, chikungunya, influenza, leptospira, filaria, H. pylori), cardiac markers (troponin I) and reproductive health (pregnancy hCG, ovulation LH); viral transport media (VTM, VLTM, Universal Transport Medium) for sample collection; magnetic bead-based RNA extraction kits for molecular diagnostics; liquid-based cytology kits for cervical screening; and URISelf urinalysis reagent strips.

Product overview

PathKits is a diagnostic kits manufacturer and supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. The product line is organized around three main categories: Rapid Test Kits (immunochromatographic assays for detecting antigens and antibodies to various diseases), Viral Transport Kits (VTM, VLTM, and Universal Transport Medium for sample collection and transport), and Other Products (RNA extraction kits, liquid cytology kits). The company operates multiple sub-brands including SIMPLE (rapid tests), URISelf (urine test strips), and PregatHome (pregnancy/ovulation kits). The portfolio covers testing for Covid-19, dengue, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, influenza, chikungunya, typhoid, filariasis, leptospirosis, H. pylori infections, and cardiac markers (troponin). Products are sold under both the PathKits and SIMPLE brand names, with ICMR approval and ISO certification for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• URISelf: Urine testing strips brand leading the market in quality. Products include URISelf Total (14 Parameters), URISelf Pro (10 Parameters), URISelf Basic (5 Parameters), and specialized strips for protein, glucose, ketone, and UTI detection.
• PregatHome
• SIMPLE

Products and services

• COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of COVID-19 antigen (viral nucleoprotein) from nasal swab specimens, used by hospitals, laboratories, and government health programs.
• SIMPLE Dengue IgG/IgM Antigen Detect Kit In vitro immunochromatographic assay for qualitative differential detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against dengue virus in serum, plasma, or whole blood.
• SIMPLE Dengue NS1 Antigen Detect Kit In vitro immunochromatographic assay for identification of Dengue virus NS1 antigen in human serum, plasma, or whole blood.
• SIMPLE Malaria Pf/Pan Rapid Test Kit Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for detection and differentiation of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) antigen and P. vivax, P. ovale, or P. malariae antigens in human blood specimens.
• SIMPLE Malaria Pf Rapid Test Kit Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for detection of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) antigen in human blood specimens.
• Pregnancy Rapid Test (hCG) Rapid chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine for early detection of pregnancy.
• Ovulation LH Test Test strip that detects luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in urine to determine the optimal time for conception during the menstrual cycle.
• SIMPLE Influenza A/B Antigen Test Kit Rapid qualitative detection of influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, or nasal aspirate specimens.
• SIMPLE Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Rapid immunochromatographic assay for simultaneous detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Chikungunya virus in human whole blood, serum, or plasma.
• SIMPLE Troponin-I Test Kit Rapid visual immunoassay for qualitative presumptive detection of cardiac Troponin I in human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens for identification of myocardial injury.
• Leptospira Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test Kit Rapid chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Leptospira interrogans in human whole blood, serum, or plasma.
• H. Pylori Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test Kit Qualitative immunochromatographic assay for rapid detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens in human whole blood, serum, or plasma.
• Filaria Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test Kit Rapid chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of antibodies to Filarial parasites (W. bancrofti and B. malayi) in whole blood, serum, or plasma.
• SIMPLE HIV 1/2 Rapid Test Rapid immunoassay for qualitative detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) type-1 and/or type-2 in human serum or plasma.
• SIMPLE HCV Rapid Test One-step rapid test for qualitative detection of antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (anti-HCV) in human serum or plasma based on double antigen sandwich immunoassay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 Crore+ (50 million) diagnostic kits sold in India
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MolQ LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathKits collaborated with MolQ Lab, an ICMR-approved COVID-19 testing laboratory in Gurgaon, to manufacture COVID-19 testing kits. MolQ Lab is certified for COVID-19 testing, providing quality and reliability assurance for the jointly manufactured products including SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR kits and RNA extraction kits.
• MetaDesign Solutions Pvt. Ltd.coreOthersMetaDesign Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the parent company of PathKits Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Sunil Goyal, Chairman and CEO of PathKits, also serves as CEO of MetaDesign Solutions. The sister company relationship provides corporate infrastructure and shared resources across the MetaDesign group.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbott (Rapid Diagnostics): Global IVD major whose Panbio and Binax rapid test lines directly compete with PathKits' dengue, malaria, COVID, and influenza portfolios. Operates across diagnostics, devices, and nutrition with much broader portfolio and resources.
• bioMérieux: Global microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics company. While PathKits' portfolio is more limited, bioMérieux is the dominant incumbent in culture-based and rapid infectious disease diagnostics globally, including emerging markets where PathKits exports.
• Roche Diagnostics: Global IVD leader whose molecular diagnostics (RT-PCR) and rapid test lines compete with PathKits' VTM/RNA extraction workflow. Particularly relevant as an incumbent in PCR-based COVID and infectious disease testing.

Direct peers

• J. Mitra & Co. Indian IVD company manufacturing rapid diagnostic kits for HIV, hepatitis, dengue, malaria, syphilis, and other infectious diseases. Long-established Indian competitor with similar CDSCO/ISO certifications and B2B hospital/government sales channels.
• HiMedia Laboratories: Indian microbiology and IVD manufacturer producing VTM, transport media, and microbiology diagnostics. Direct competitor in viral transport media category that was a key PathKits COVID product.
• Tulip Diagnostics: Indian IVD manufacturer offering rapid test kits, ELISA, and clinical chemistry reagents. Competes with PathKits on the same hospital/lab buyer accounts across India, with overlapping dengue/malaria/HIV/hepatitis test menus.
• SD Biosensor: Korean IVD company specializing in rapid immunochromatographic test kits for infectious disease (COVID, dengue, malaria, HIV, hepatitis). Direct competitor in the same lateral flow technology category with global emerging-market distribution.
• Trivitron Healthcare: Indian medical technology company offering IVD reagents, rapid test kits, and instruments. Direct domestic peer with broader product scope (analyzers, imaging) but overlapping rapid diagnostics business and government tender participation.
• Mylab Discovery Solutions: Indian IVD manufacturer founded 2016, scaled dramatically during COVID with rapid test kits, RT-PCR kits, and VTM. Closest direct Indian peer — comparable product portfolio (COVID antigen, dengue, HIV, etc.), regulatory profile, and government tender wins.

Regional players

• Qiagen: Global leader in nucleic acid extraction/sample preparation kits that directly compete with PathKits' magnetic bead RNA extraction kit. While Qiagen's core market is research/molecular labs in developed geographies, it overlaps with PathKits' RT-PCR workflow offering in emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pathkits

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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