Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statements Of Comprehensive Loss
Net loss	$ (1,150,395)	$ (883,356)	$ (2,302,660)	$ (1,442,727)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	(441)	(3,507)	5,058	(3,507)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(441)	(3,507)	5,058	(3,507)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	156,016	0	276,799	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to BioLife Solutions, Inc.	$ (994,820)	$ (886,863)	$ (2,020,803)	$ (1,446,234)