Who We Are
Leading the way in diagnostics for over 30 years. Learn about our journey - past, present and future.
Unilabs in 20 seconds
Unilabs is one of the largest diagnostic providers in Europe, and the only provider to offer laboratory, imaging and pathology specialties within one group.
IMAGING CENTRES
>180
EMPLOYEES
>13,500
DOCTORS
1,360
LABORATORIES
210
Annual imaging examinations
>5 MILLION
Annual SALES
~1.6 BILLION
ANNUAL LABORATORY TESTS
221 MILLION
COLLECTION CENTRES
>2,100
Our History
Founded in 1987 as three diagnostic laboratories in Switzerland, Unilabs has grown rapidly ever since, following a strategy of acquiring high-quality partner laboratories across Europe. In 2007, Unilabs merged with major imaging diagnostics company Capio, whose reach encompassed Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and the UK. This merger positioned Unilabs as the undisputed European leader in diagnostics.
We have continued to grow our business, and our portfolio of cutting-edge diagnostic services, moving from a European business to a worldwide operator, and establishing new offerings in genetic medicine and pathology.
1987-1990
Establishment
Unilabs is founded in 1987 through takeover of three Swiss labs previously owned by US-based Corning. Unilabs acquires a lab in Italy and three labs in Spain
1991-1997
First Central Lab
Unilabs acquires two more labs in Switzerland and creates the first Central Lab, servicing four private and two public hospitals
1998-2006
Further European expansion
After its 1997 IPO, Unilabs enters France and Portugal and makes further acquisitions in Italy. National consolidation continues in Switzerland.
2007-2014
Transformational deal
Merger with Capio Diagnostics creates a leading pan-European diagnostics company. Acquisitions in France, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden and UK.
2014-2021
Becoming the European Leader
Unilabs becomes the European Leader in Integrated Diagnostic Services. In 2017 Apax Funds ownership accelerates Unilabs' organic growth.
2021-2022
Becoming the European Leader
Unilabs is acquired by A.P Moller Holding with agreement of majority owner, Apax Partners. Unilabs is now part of Denmark's A.P Moller Holding, founded and run by the Maersk family.
By combining our broad range of locations and services with our unique CARE BIG philosophy, Unilabs advances diagnostic expertise and services around the world. Our mission to be at the heart and start of all effective treatment decisions.
Our services
Unilabs combines Laboratory, Radiology and Pathology expertise to provide answers to diagnostic questions in all medical disciplines. Our catalogue of services covers every diagnostic angle, including:
- Laboratory Medicine
- Cellular Pathology
- Medical Imaging
- Specialty Testing
- Drug Development Services
- Reproductive Medicine and Genetics
You can learn more about our services here if you are a patient, and here if you are a caregiver.