Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net loss	$ (1,719,712)	$ (1,150,395)	$ (3,210,225)	$ (2,302,660)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	0	(441)	451	5,058
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	0	(441)	451	5,058
Comprehensive loss	(1,719,712)	(1,150,836)	(3,209,774)	(2,297,602)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non- Controlling interest	363,629	156,016	627,314	276,799
Comprehensive loss attributable to BioLife Solutions, Inc.	$ (1,356,083)	$ (994,820)	$ (2,582,460)	$ (2,020,803)