Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net loss	$ (1,265,975)	$ (1,291,719)	$ (4,476,200)	$ (3,594,379)
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	0	789	451	5,847
Total other comprehensive income	0	789	451	5,847
Comprehensive loss	(1,265,975)	(1,290,930)	(4,475,749)	(3,588,532)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non- Controlling interest	296,974	223,031	924,288	499,830
Comprehensive loss attributable to BioLife Solutions, Inc.	$ (969,001)	$ (1,067,899)	$ (3,551,461)	$ (3,088,702)