North Bay Trading Co.

North Bay Trading Co. is a Traverse City, Michigan-based enterprise that operates a specialized life sciences division under the name North Bay Bioscience. Originally established in 1987 as a specialty food supplier, the company leveraged its logistical and operational expertise to launch a high-complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory. North Bay Bioscience is CLIA-certified and COLA-accredited, focusing on PCR-based testing for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. The company provides rapid diagnostic services to healthcare facilities, businesses, and government agencies, playing a significant role in regional public health surveillance and clinical diagnostics.