Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss
Net loss	$ (1,291,719)	$ (862,455)	$ (3,594,379)	$ (2,305,182)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	789	(3,099)	5,847	(6,606)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	789	(3,099)	5,847	(6,606)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	223,031	0	499,830	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to BioLife Solutions, Inc.	$ (1,067,899)	$ (865,554)	$ (3,088,702)	$ (2,311,788)