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Who we are ?
What we do ?
As a leading manufacturer of clinical diagnostic products, we contribute to people's health.
Since our founding in 1939, as a pioneer in the field of clinical diagnostics, we have consistently strived to research and develop products and technologies that meet the advanced needs of the medical community, providing reliable and high-quality products and services.
What's clinical diagnostics ?
Clinical diagnostics are a kind of test used in diagnosis, treatment, and screening of disease, and can be categorized into laboratory tests and physiological function tests. As a comprehensive manufacturer of clinical diagnostics, Eiken Chemical responds to the needs of the most advanced medicine through the research and development, manufacturing and sales of products and services that cover a wide range of laboratory tests
Eiken Chemical handles clinical diagnostic test reagents and instruments used in a wide range of fields.
In today's world, where medical advancements have led to more curable diseases and increased longevity globally, the importance of preventive medicine and early diagnosis is growing more than ever.
Eiken Chemical supports people's health around the world through a wide range of clinical testing products and services, including fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening, urinalysis in hospitals and health checkups, and infectious disease diagnostics.
Our products are used in places like these.
Our products are always close to you — from newborns to the elderly.
Even though our products are part of everyday life,
why don’t you often see our name or recognize them?
In Japan, clinical diagnostic reagents are subject to strict advertising regulations under the law. Public advertising or commercials targeting general consumers are prohibited, and these products are primarily used by professionals with specialized knowledge, such as clinical laboratory technicians, in hospitals and testing facilities.
In addition to clinical diagnosticsour product lineup includes reagents and instruments for food safety and environmental testing.
We provide reagents and devices of microbiological test for food poisoning bacteria and for environmental inspection to measure contamination of work environments.
Our products are used in places like these.
Why Choose Us?
Extensive Product Lineup and Market-Leading Offerings
One of Eiken Chemical’s key strengths lies in its mission to protect people’s health and its commitment to meeting diverse user needs. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of clinical diagnostic reagents and instruments used in various types of testing, including microbiological tests, immunoserological tests, and rapid diagnostics (POCT). Among these, Eiken holds the top domestic market share for fecal occult blood test reagents and urinalysis reagents.
EIKEN’s Technologies
Eiken Chemical developed the world’s first fully automated fecal occult blood analyzer in 1989, and our technology is now used in colorectal cancer screening programs across many countries.
We also created the LAMP method, a simple and reliable genetic testing technology recognized by the WHO for use in tuberculosis testing in developing countries.
As a global brand, EIKEN continues to support health worldwide.
Improving Access to Medical Care
Solutions to Medical Issues
Research and Development
1Since its founding in 1939, Eiken Chemical has contributed to the advancement of clinical testing in Japan through innovative research and development.
We focus on developing reliable diagnostic products for healthcare professionals worldwide, while also investing in foundational technologies that support future platforms both within and beyond the medical field.
Performance
Eiken Chemical continues to grow steadily by launching new products and improving existing ones to meet market needs. Overseas sales are also increasing, driven by global expansion and adoption of our products in national colorectal cancer screening programs.
Where to go ?
By building on our existing strengths, we continue to grow sustainably through faster and broader business development.
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Your Health
Advances in clinical testing
bring smiles and hapiness to people's lives.