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Japan capabilities

A trusted global laboratory partner to advance your innovative therapies with speed and efficiency

As a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, Labcorp offers comprehensive services tailored to meet the unique drug development needs in the Japanese market. Our state-of-the-art facilities, staffed by a highly experienced team, offer a comprehensive range of laboratory services to accelerate your drug development.

Whether you're a Japanese firm seeking global reach or an international company navigating Japan, you gain local knowledge with global strategy to drive your drug development forward, faster.

A dedicated partner for clinical trials in Japan

Combining local knowledge with global reach, our laboratory services team is fully equipped to provide valuable insights that drive your project forward. When you choose Labcorp, you benefit from:

  • Deep experience and capabilities: Overcome development challenges with strategic support from our highly experienced and knowledgeable team
  • Strong support for regulatory compliance: Register your compound in the U.S., the EU or other geographical regions of interest with the support of our highly skilled regulatory team experienced in interacting with PMDA, FDA, EMA and other global health authorities and agencies
  • Advanced APAC clinical trial support: Backed by years of laboratory experience, Labcorp offers extensive knowledge and experience in early development solutions and specialty testing

Nonclinical services

Labcorp operates a global network of GLP-certified facilities offering nonclinical studies and bioanalytical services essential for drug development. Japanese-headquartered companies aiming to bring new drugs to global markets can access expert support in Japanese from our team.

clinical testing


Resources

Accelerating complex drug metabolism testing with remarkable speed
Articles  —  16 December Dec 2025

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Fast-tracking inhalation toxicology testing for the global market
Articles  —  17 January Jan 2025

Fast-tracking inhalation toxicology testing for the global market

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The importance of the cynomolgus macaque’s origin in drug safety assessment
Articles  —  17 September Sep 2024

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Key learnings from ECHA's review of the EOGRTS (OECD Test Guideline 443)
Articles  —  17 September Sep 2024

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Central laboratory services

Our facility in Kawagoe city offers 4,000 m² of dedicated space for global clinical trials.

LABCORP JAPAN CAPABILITIES OVERVIEW

 

 Support your clinical trials in Japan and beyond, with:

Safety testing

Flow cytometry

Anatomical pathology and histology (APH)

Special chemistry

Targeted cell isolation (TCI)

Genomics

Immunology

Microbiology

Lab pre-analytical services

Specimen management


Global regulatory inspection / accreditation records

  • ISO 15189

  • CAP LAP accredited with no deficiencies cited to date

  • NGSP Level I certified

  • CDC - Lipid Standardization Program (LSP) certification


Resources

Fast-tracking multi-CDx validation for global drug development
Articles  —  26 March Mar 2026

Fast-tracking multi-CDx validation for global drug development

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Accelerating complex drug metabolism testing with remarkable speed
Articles  —  16 December Dec 2025

Accelerating complex drug metabolism testing with remarkable speed

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Navigating complexities in ADC development with specialized global laboratory support and scientific expertise
Articles  —  29 September Sep 2025

Navigating complexities in ADC development with specialized global laboratory support and scientific expertise

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Comprehensive laboratory services in Japan

Gain access to the U.S., Europe and APAC markets through our proven global network of solutions. Discover how we can help you meet your goals.

For more than 20 years, Labcorp has been a dedicated laboratory partner for global clinical trials in Japan. Our bilingual team, fluent in both English and Japanese, offers deep experience in cultural nuances as well as local and global regulatory requirements that can expedite your product’s registration and approval process.

Company profile:

Entity name: Labcorp Laboratories Japan G.K. (ex. Labcorp Development Japan K.K.)
Location: Harumi Triton Square Office Tower Y 11F,  1-8-11 Harumi, Chuo-ku,  Tokyo 104-6111 Japan
General/sales inquiries: +81 3 6837 9530

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Industries

In addition to providing lab testing for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, we also provide research testing for products in these industries. 

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Chemical Testing
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