Salimetrics was founded in 1998 to provide researchers, analytical and functional testing laboratories, and the immunodiagnostic industry with innovative salivary immunoassay products and services. The intellectual foundation of Salimetrics is the product of 12 years of basic research focused on assay development, and the application of salivary biomarkers in behavioral and biomedical science. Salimetrics licensed proprietary assay technology and has subsequently adapted it to produce a line of salivary immunoassay kits.

Salimetrics supports investigators funded by a range of public and private foundations and institutes. Its clientele represent the top scientists in a variety of academic disciplines (e.g., anthropology, sociology, health and developmental psychology, behavioral medicine, psychobiology, developmental psychopathology, oral biology, and veterinary sciences) from major universities, governmental organizations, and the private sector. Salimetrics develops, manufactures and distributes the highest quality non-isotopic immunoassays for salivary biomarkers and a line of analytical controls for saliva testing. All products are backed by extensive technical and scientific expertise. 

Salimetrics future is focused on strategic alliances and partnerships with leading companies in the immunodiagnostic community. It is working to develop and bring to worldwide markets innovative salivary assay products.