Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net loss	$ (1,490,513)	$ (1,152,265)
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	451	5,499
Total other comprehensive income	451	5,499
Comprehensive loss	(1,490,062)	(1,146,766)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	263,685	120,783
Comprehensive loss attributable to BioLife Solutions, Inc.	$ (1,226,377)	$ (1,025,983)