Labcorp snaps up MLM Medical Labs to boost laboratory footprint

MedTech Labcorp snaps up MLM Medical Labs to boost laboratory footprint By Ben Adams Sep 9, 2026 9:14am Labcorp merger Diagnostics MedTech Medtech and testing giant Labcorp has bought out MLM Medical Labs to help grow its geographic footprint for laboratory services. MLM Medical Labs (MLM) is a central and specialty lab provider with operations across the U.S., Germany and South Africa. Labcorp will now tap into those networks, expanding its own operations into the regions.

The deal also strengthens the company’s existing biomarker and specialty testing capabilities, Labcorp said in a statement. Most notably, the transaction adds Africa to Labcorp’s network, where MLM operates the continent's first fully CAP-accredited central laboratory. It also makes the company the only central lab provider with a wholly owned laboratory network across four continents: North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Financial details of the buyout were not made public. Related Labcorp launches DTC ‘Genetic Health Panel’ to seek out multiple diseases “Clinical trial sponsors today need scientific expertise, global reach and operational flexibility to advance increasingly complex development programs,” said Brian Caveney, M.D., EVP and president, biopharma laboratory services and chief medical and scientific officer, Labcorp, in a release. “MLM complements Labcorp's existing strengths and enhances our ability to support sponsors of all sizes, from emerging biotechs to leading pharmaceutical companies," he continued.

"Together, we are well positioned to provide the capabilities, regional expertise and high-touch support sponsors need to advance innovative therapies worldwide.” Labcorp merger Diagnostics MedTech