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Last Updated: 03/06/2026
LGC
London
Founded 1842
Reference materials, genomics tools and measurement science for life sciences
LGC is a life science reagents and reference materials company providing analytical standards, genomics tools and measurement science services to the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, food safety and research sectors.
Its portfolio spans certified reference substances, nucleic acid synthesis, genomic analysis reagents and proficiency testing schemes embedded in quality assurance workflows globally.
LGC hosts the UK's National Measurement Laboratory for chemical and biological measurement and performs the statutory role of Government Chemist.
Company Notes
Previously Known As
Laboratory of the Government Chemist
AKA / Aliases
LGC Group; LGC Standards; LGC Biosearch Technologies; LGC Genomics
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