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Our Story
Transforming Global Healthcare
Some of the most remarkable stories in science begin not in gleaming research facilities or prestigious university laboratories, but in the most unlikely of places. Over 40 years ago, in a modest hen house in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, a vision was born that would eventually reshape the landscape of global diagnostics. That vision became Randox Laboratories, today the largest diagnostic company in the United Kingdom. This is a story of innovation, determination, and an unwavering belief that diagnostics should sit at the very heart of clinical decision-making.
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1982
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Randox Laboratories Founded
Randox Laboratories Limited is founded by Dr Peter FitzGerald in April 19821984
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Reagents in the Early Years
Consisted of AST, ALT, ALP, CK-NAC, Gamma GT, LDH and HBDH, all of which are still produced today1986
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Northern Ireland Institue of Export Award
Exporter of the Year Award1987
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Royal Visit from HRH Princess Anne
1988
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Visit from Northern Ireland Government Minister for Economic Development
Northern Ireland Institute of Export AwardSMART Award
Northern Ireland Export Award
Export Award for Smaller Businesses
National Westminister Bank/DTI Travel Award for Shop Floor Worker
1989
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Visit to a now long-standing customer in Syria, the first of many international visits
National Westminster Bank/DTI Travel Award for Shop Floor WorkerBetter Made in Britain Award
SMART Award
1990
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1st Queen’s Award for Export Achievement
European Business of the Year AwardGallagher Business Challenge Award
1992
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Opening of our first international office, in France
Business in Europe Awards1993
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Opening of office in Portugal
2nd Queen’s Award for Export Achievement1995
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Began exporting to China, the world’s second largest economy
Opening of office in Canada1996
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Visit to Iraq secured another of our now many international partners. Today we still supply products to Iraq
Opening of office in GermanyAccredited to ISO 9002
SMART Award
1997
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3rd Queen’s Award for Export Achievement
Awarded our first patent for biochip1998
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Mrs FitzGerald is awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to business in Northern Ireland
Opening of offices in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Spain and the United States of America1999
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Opening of offices in Poland and Puerto Rico
2000
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Opening of office in Kyrgyzstan
Northern Ireland Business Award for International Trade2001
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We extended our headquarters to facilitate increasing manufacturing demands
Accredited to ISO 90014th Queen’s Award for Enterprise
2002
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Launch of the first biochip analyser, Evidence
Completion of the development of Biochip Array TechnologyOpening of office in China
RIQAS accredited with UKAS approval, the International accreditation for the provision of proficiency testing programmes
2003
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Launch of our first clinical chemistry analyser, RX daytona
Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award for the Evidence analyserThe Evidence analyser was displayed for a year in the London Science museum after winning the prestigious MacRobert Award
Accredited to ISO 13485
Launch of Acusera 24-7 Internal Quality Control (IQC) peer group reporting package
2004
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Launch of the second biochip analyser, Evidence Investigator
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year 20042005
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Launch of the second clinical chemistry analyser, RX imola
2006
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Launch of the third clinical chemistry analysers, RX monza
2007
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Confederation of British Industry Growing Business Award
Chartered Institute of Marketing AwardChamber of Commerce Regional Award
Chamber of Commerce Regional Award
Frost & Sullivan European Technology Innovation of the Year Award
Northern Ireland International Trade Award
5th Queen’s Award for Enterprise International Trade award
2008
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The opening of our site in Dungloe, County Donegal for analyser manufacture and Research & Development
Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland Business Awards2009
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Launch of the third biochip analyser, Evidence MultiStat which was designed to bring testing to the bedside or site of patient care
UTV Business Personality of the Year Award - Dr Peter FitzGerald outright winnerSouth Antrim Business Awards
Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Invest NI Innovation & Export Awards
We were honoured with a second Royal visit by HRH Prince Andrew
Total re-branding programme to Randox corporate identity incorporating a red dot symbolising a drop of blood
2010
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Launch of the fourth biochip analyser, Evidence Evolution
International Trade Company of the Year AwardExporting Achievement Award
Opening of a new facility in West Virginia, USA to expand our manufacturing and distribution capabilities
Randox Health Checks Limited was launched in Northern Ireland bringing health screening to the public
Marketing Excellence Award: Manufacturing Sector
2011
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Dr Peter FitzGerald is appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for services to business in Northern Ireland
Launch of the fourth clinical chemistry analyser, RX suzukaOpening of a 30,000 square feet facility in Bangalore, India
Launch of two new companies
2012
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Randox Health Checks opens in the centre of London
Randox Health open a state of the art facility to provide a top class testing service which offers a comprehensive picture of healthLaunch of the fifth clinical chemistry analyser, RX daytona plus
2014
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Randox Biosciences Created
Randox invests £15 million in R&D ‘Roadmap’ to target the international personalised medicine market2015
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Randox unveils new weapon in fight against Flakka
Randox create the World’s first test for Flakka2016
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Randox unveils Evidence MultiSTAT Analyser
Consisted of AST, ALT, ALP, CK-NAC, Gamma GT, LDH and HBDH, all of which are still produced todayclose
Randox Science Park
£161m investment including £29m capital project and creation of 540 jobsclose
Randox announced as headline sponsor of Randox Health Grand National
Northern Ireland Institute of Export Award2017
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Partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Announced
Randox Biosciences and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute celebrate success of Transatlantic Partnership in extensive research into life sciences.£7m Biomedical Engineering Laboratory with Ulster University
£7m Biomedical Engineering Laboratory with Ulster University
Antimicrobial Array I receives AOAC Certification
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European partnership with French biotech company Transgene, which aims to develop a game-changing therapy for cancer treatments
‘Anti-cancer weapons’ developed in innovative partnership between Randox and TransgeneRandox Food Diagnostics unveil Infiniplex for Milk
2018
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£50m Centres of Excellence launched with Invest NI
A record £50 million investment which will deliver cutting-edge technologies to diagnose several conditions in collaboration with invest NIRandox announces strategic partnership with Qnostics
£5m Industrial PhD Academy with ulster University
Official opening of Randox Health Liverpool
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Randox innovations showcased at Goodwood Future Lab
Current and futuristic developments showcased at Goodwood displaying how current and future critical health risks can be identified through detailed analysis of bloodDr FitzGerald named as Irish Times Business Person of the Month
Dr FitzGerald receives Business Relations Award from Ireland-US Council
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Randox and Ulster University team up for major student sports sponsorship deal
The investment from Randox will supply kit and equipment for 70 sports clubs across the university’s four campuses, including individual and team sports such as basketball, GAA, hockey, football, athletics and more. As of 2021, 5000 students have taken part in sports club activities and more than 3000 students have worn a Randox jersey.2019
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New test developed for accurate differentiation of stroke types
The ground-breaking new test which has a unique ability to differentiate between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, the Randox Stroke Biochip takes less than 30 minutes to complete – making sure patients get the right diagnosis as fast as possible.RX Daytona+ achieves FDA 510K clearance
Randox Food named as Top 10 European Food and Beverage Technology Solution Provider
2020
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Randox playing integral role in UK Government’s national COVID-19 testing programme
Randox are playing a leading role within the fight against the COVID-19 global pandemic, as an integral part of the national testing programme Randox have invested £30m in a new COVID-19 testing laboratory at the Randox Science Park in Northern Ireland.CE Marking for 10-Plex STI Array, Quickly and efficiently testing for multiple STIs, which often have mild symptoms if any at all, ensures early diagnosis at a stage when treatment is most successful, supports the targeted use of antibiotics, and ultimately reduces their mishandling
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Randox unveils SARS-CoV-2 antibody test to determine previous COVID-19 infection
Randox launch new SARS-CoV-2 IgG test, utilising patented Randox Biochip Technology to simultaneously detect IgG antibodies that are reactive to both of the leading COVID-19 diagnostic antigens – Spike Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and Nucleocapsid protein (NP) , and superior to other commercially available COVID-19 IgG tests.close
Covid Travel Testing
Randox launch travel testing service at key airport locations across the UK and Ireland, offering rapid PCR tests for those who require a negative test before travelling. The service delivers test results within 48 hours of sample receipt, to provide passengers with a cost-effective, fast and reliable COVID-19 testing service prior to their travels.close
New 39-minute COVID test is now available on the Vivalytic
Point of care platforms brought to the market by Randox Laboratories and Bosch Healthcare Solutions, deliver one of the worlds fastest CE marked PCR based SARS-CoV-2 results, in just 39 minutes. With pooling cartridges available to offer simultaneous detection of multiple patient samples on one single cartridge.close
Mobile COVID-19 Labs
Randox launch Mobile COVID-19 Labs for workplace testing. The service offers rapid and reliable COVID-19 testing to workplaces with capability to process up to 1000 samples per day.close
Randox extends Grand National Festival Sponsorship for a further five years
Randox secured an agreement with The Jockey Club for a five-year extension to the sponsorship of the world’s greatest steeplechase, The Grand National, and the three-day Grand National Festival staged at Aintree Racecourse.2021
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The Randox VeraSTAT launched
A new addition as of 2021, the VeraSTAT offers a simple, accurate, fast and portable point of care device based on cathodic electrochemiluminescence technology. Designed to offer users the next generation of rapid diagnosis, providing results in as little as 6 minutes.close
Introducing the new VeraSTAT-V
Another new addition in 2021, the Randox VeraSTAT-V has been designed to detect the earliest signs of inflammation in veterinary diagnosis. Building upon the fond attachment Randox has with the equestrian world through the sponsorship of the Aintree Grand National, the VeraSTAT-V is a stable-side device designed to detect, measure, and monitor inflammation in whole horse blood.close
Randox sign principal partnership with Sheffield United FC
Randox announce the signing of a three-year principle partnership agreement with Sheffield United. Commencing in the 2021/22 season, the deal includes both men’s and women’s first teams, with both wearing the Randox logo on their jerseys.close
Gold standard testing for Team
Randox sign a two-year partnership with Team GB, providing Covid-19 testing for the summer and winter games. Including Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022.close
The newly named Randox Health Academy
Randox and Sheffield United further strengthen their partnership to include naming rights of Sheffield United’s Academy. With almost 40 years of experience in the manufacture of world-leading medical diagnostics and sports science services, Randox is well positioned to assist in the development of the health, wellbeing, and performance of the next generation of male and female players.close
A slam-dunking new partnership between Randox Laboratories and Olimpia Milano
Randox announced as the Official Diagnostics Partner of Olimpia Milano basketball team. The deal provides the sporting institution access to Randox’s technology to perform a variety of health testing on Olimpia’s athletes and wider support staff.2022
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Randox design SARS-CoV-2 RBD & NP array
The Randox CE marked SARS-CoV-2 IgG RBD & NP array utilises patented biochip technology to simultaneously detect IgG antibodies against both leading COVID-19 diagnostic antigens; Spike Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and Nucleocapsid protein (NP). The SARS-CoV-2 IgG (RBD & NP) array is compatible with both capillary and venous blood collection.close
Randox develop SARS-CoV-2 Neutralising Assays
The Randox CE marked Sars-CoV-2 neutralising assays measures neutralising antibodies to Wild Type (Wuhan), Delta & Omicron variants following vaccination or natural infection. Wild Type Surrogate Virus Neutralisation Assay and Delta SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Virus Neutralisation Assay detect antibodies that block interaction of the spike protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Randox Laboratories currently have in development an assay designed to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.close
Randox announce Variants of Concern Panel
The The Randox CE marked SARS-CoV-2 IgG RBD & NP array utilises patented biochip technology to simultaneously detect IgG antibodies against both leading COVID-19 diagnostic antigens; Spike Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and Nucleocapsid protein (NP). The SARS-CoV-2 IgG (RBD & NP) array is compatible with both capillary and venous blood collection.close
Randox announced as Official Supplier of UAE Team Emirates
The agreement between Randox and the two time Tour de France winners will see Team UAE utilise the Vivalytic, a point of care platform brought to the market by Randox Laboratories and Bosch Healthcare Solutions. Testing team riders and wider support staff for COVID prior to upcoming races and tours.close
Randox to deliver £10m investment for major UK research project with our future health
Randox has been announced as one of four new industry partners in the Our Future Health (OFH) programme, which will be the UK’s largest ever health research programme. Randox will deliver a £10m investment in the programme, which will discover and develop new methods of prevention, early detection and treatment of diseases and health conditions.close
Randox collaborate with Verv Technologies to improve health for all
Randox Laboratories are the lead investor for Verv Technologies, who are focused on creating the first of its kind consumer-oriented, affordable, high-quality blood chemistry analyser with disposable tests for home use, that will help individuals measure a wide range of analytes (i.e., cholesterol, vitamin levels, hormones). With over 40 years of diagnostic experience, Randox Laboratories are focused on investment into technologies to improve health for all.2023
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Randox Health expands across the UK & Republic of Ireland
Canary Wharf is the latest in a national roll-out programme of 20 Randox Health clinics, with many more planned, bringing the world’s most advanced and personalised Health Programme directly to the consumer.close
Randox Laboratories and Roquefort Therapeutics Collaborate to Develop Midkine Cancer Antibodies
Randox Laboratories collaborate with Roquefort Therapeutics, an LSE market listed biotech company, dedicated to developing first in class medicines in the high value, high growth oncology market. The partnership is focused on the field of medical diagnostics only, in relation to Roquefort’s Midkine antibody portfolio.close
Randox Health partners with Reviv to expand
This partnership with REVIV, who championed commercialised IV therapy, will allow people to see real-time results from taking steps to protect their health and to experience the future of wellness.close
Randox acquires microfluidic tools and impedence flow cytometer developer, Cellix Limited
This partnership with REVIV, who championed commercialised IV therapy, will allow people to see real-time results from taking steps to protect their health and to experience the future of wellness.close
Team GB Official Health Diagnostics partner
The British Olympic Association (BOA) revealed that Randox Health will serve as the Official Diagnostic Health Partner for Team GB leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Building on the triumph of their prior collaboration, during which Randox offered Covid-19 testing services for both the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympics, this fresh partnership aims to revolutionise the nation’s perspective on health.close
Randox partner with John Lewis extending high street health testing clinics across the UK
Northern Ireland headquartered diagnostics company Randox has announced an exciting new partnership with the leading UK retailer, John Lewis & Partners.2024
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Randox Health extend partnerships with Simply Health, Sandwell council, and NHS health checks Launch New UK-developed test can help predict who will develop type 1 diabetes and unlock treatment
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Randox announce 'Race Against Dementia' as partner charity for Randox Grand National Festival 2024
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Growth through medical technology: Randox and Bosch invest heavily in the Vivalytic analysis platform
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Randox tops the charts in Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies – 2nd year in a row. Randox partner with Data Innovations for automated QC data upload improving laboratory IQC solutions.
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Randox along with other industry leaders join the Future Medicines Institute
2025
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Randox renews Ulster National Sponsorship until 2029
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Randox and Cormay Diagnostics Partner to Provide World-Leading EQA Programmes
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Randox backs Prostate Caner UK at the 2025 Randox Grand National
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Randox Renews its Sponsorship of the Grand National for a Further Three Years.
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Minister of Health Mike Nesbitt Visits Randox Laboratories to Discuss Research and Achievements
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FDA approves the Randox ConcizuTrace™ ELISA, Our first Companion Diagnostic (CDx)
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Randox Unveils Revolutionary Evidence RABTA, our latest Biochip Analyser
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Randox announce expansion plans thanks to £50 million HSBC backing.
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Randox Laboratories Expands Jefferson County Operations to Advance Global Diagnostics Manufacturing.
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Randox Food Diagnostics' Myco 7 Achieves Prestigious AOAC Certification.
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Randox Health Introduces 2-Hour Turnaround for Everyman | Everywoman Health Test
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Randox Receives CE Marking for the World's First Genetic Type 1 Diabetes Risk Test
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MD One Ventures & Randox launch Accelerator Randox for Builders.
2026
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Randox receives FDA 510(K) clearance for the Evidence MultiSTAT Drugs of Abuse Urine Multiplex Panel
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Randox introduces the world’s first Nitazenes immunoassay test, using Biochip Array Technology
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Randox announces the launch of the RIQAS.com platform
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Randox introduces comprehensive cytokine profiling for CAR-T patients with the MultiSTAT Hyperinflammation panel
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2026 marks 10 years of proud sponsorship of the Randox Grand National
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The PHIND Study indicates a major step towards precision medicine in ARDS with the Evidence MultiSTAT
From a hen house in rural Northern Ireland to the forefront of global healthcare, Randox Laboratories stands as a testament to what scientific passion, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to quality can achieve. With its vision firmly fixed on changing global healthcare and placing diagnostics at the core of every clinical decision, Randox's next 40 years promise to be every bit as remarkable as its first.