General Info

Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as LabCorp, is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world. Headquartered in Burlington, N.C., it employs a staff of more than 26,000 professionals and offers a range of diagnostic testing services. The laboratory provides services for performing genomic and esoteric tests and maintains a molecular biology and pathology center. Laboratory Corporation of America also offers infectious disease testing, HIV examination and resistance screening services. In addition, it provides expertise in diagnostic genetics and cytogenetics, as well as performs biochemical and molecular genetic tests for conditions that include cystic fibrosis and Down s and Tay-Sachs syndrome. The organization additionally provides cancer screening and Hepatitis C testing services. Laboratory Corporation of America operates DIANON Systems, National Genetics Institute and ViroMed.