History

Foundation of Labco SA – A group of French biologists establish Labco SA with 9 groups of laboratories in France. The project had been launched in 2001.

Labco Spain invested into iPP for access to pathology laboratories in the UK.

synlab Clinical Trial Ltd relocated to Hammersmith Medicines Research.

Screensafe UK (a laboratory services company founded by the President of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists 27 years earlier) acquired by Synergy Health Laboratory Services.

Cinven acquires SYNLAB, combining forces in the UK to form SYNLAB group, creating  one of the largest European operators of medical diagnostic laboratories, headquartered in Germany.

This follows the completion of the acquisition of Labco, headquartered in France which, combined with SYNLAB, has created the only truly pan-European clinical laboratories business operating across 35 countries and undertaking more than 400 million clinical tests annually across Europe.

SYNLAB acquires Synergy Health Laboratory Services including Genon Laboratories (jointly ‘SHLS’) from Synergy Health.

SYNLAB, the leading provider of medical diagnostic services in Europe, announced the acquisition of Lextox Drug and Alcohol Testing based in Cardiff.

Lextox Is an ISO 17025 UKAS accredited laboratory specialising in hair drug and alcohol testing.

SYNLAB, the leading medical diagnostic services provider in Europe, announces the signing of an agreement to sell its Analytics & Services (A&S) unit to SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

SYNLAB have agreed to sell Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) to JAB Holding Company.

This is a fantastic prospect for our veterinary business and everyone working there. SYNLAB wish VPG all the very best for the future.

April 2 marked a milestone achievement for Synnovis as its new, state-of-the-art hub laboratory in south east London (pictured left) processed its first live pathology samples. The moment was captured here.

This achievement was made possible thanks to some meticulous planning, significant investment and years of hard work from colleagues, in collaboration with NHS Trust partners and a raft of stakeholders.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a 15-year contract with SYNLAB, one of UK’s leading laboratory diagnostics providers, for the delivery of a unified pathology service for mid and south Essex.