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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.

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Resources

Fast-tracking inhalation toxicology testing for the global market

This case study illustrates how Labcorp helped their client capitalize on the growing inhaled drug market and advance an important new therapy globally.

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The importance of the cynomolgus macaque’s origin in drug safety assessment

Cynomolgus macaques are the most commonly used non-human primate species for drug safety assessment. However, it's increased attention to the genetic differences between cynomolgus macaques of varying geographic origins.

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Key learnings from ECHA's review of the EOGRTS (OECD Test Guideline 443)

The extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study (EOGRTS) per OECD Test Guideline 443 is a crucial test for evaluating potential reproductive and developmental effects of chemicals.

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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

Supporting customer success through powerful sample logistics and a global central lab network

A leading Japanese pharmaceutical company chose to partner with Labcorp to provide central laboratory testing services for a complex regional clinical trial. 

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Overcoming key challenges in global cell and gene therapy trials with Labcorp

Cell and gene therapies (CGT) represent the future of precision medicine, offering the potential to improve patient outcomes across a range of diseases.

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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
Email: apacmarketing@labcorp.com

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