Understanding Sysmex

  1. What We Do
  2. Sysmex by the Numbers
  3. Sysmex’s Strengths
  4. Sysmex’s Vision
  5. Towards Our Vision

What We Do

Since our foundation in 1968, Sysmex has focused on in vitro diagnostics (IVD) that involve the collection and examination of blood, urine, and other samples, as its core business, and today, it supports the health of people in over 190 countries and regions worldwide.

Sysmex‘s products are used at facilities
and in situations near you.

Automated hematology analyzer

Use of in vitro diagnostic Instruments and Reagents at Hospital

Laboratories, where patients are usually not allowed to enter, test specimens of blood taken from patients. Sysmex’s instruments and regents are used here.
Sysmex’s products are used in in vitro diagnostic testing* fields, particularly hematology (the field of in vitro diagnostics that determines whether precise testing is necessary by analyzing the number, type and size of red, white and other blood cells).

* in vitro diagnostic involves the examination of blood, urine or cell specimens taken from the body.

The Basics of Blood Testing
Gene amplification detector

Performing Rapid Testing during Operations

With breast cancer, the stage of the disease is determined based the size of the tumor, metastasis to other parts of the body and an accurate diagnosis of lymph node metastasis, and this information is used to determine the appropriate treatment method. If breast cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes, the risk of the cancer spreading to other organs is high.
However, performing a resection of the lymph nodes, which are spread across a wide area of the body, can have negative post-operative effects on the patient, such as swelling and numbness. For this reason, it is important to perform a careful intraoperative diagnosis to determine whether resection is necessary.
The lymph nodes that are particularly susceptible to breast cancer metastasis are located below the armpits. For intraoperative testing, methods that minimize the resection area when metastasis is not present are growing more popular.
Sysmex has developed a technology that allows for the highly precise and rapid (30–40 minutes) determination of breast cancer lymph node metastasis. This allows test results to be provided swiftly for intraoperative diagnosis.

Automated hematology analyzer for animals

For Managing the Health of Seals

Like people, animals need to be monitored to ensure they remain healthy.
Sysmex’s instruments for animals are used in aquarium and zoo.

Automated hematology analyzer for animals

For Maintaining the Health of Dogs and Cats

We provide instruments for testing the blood of dogs, cats and other animals.
As with people, these instruments are used to measure and analyze the number, type and size of red and white blood cells in animals.
As a result, their health can be monitored just as for other members of the family.

Health monitoring analyzer

Measuring Estimated Hemoglobin Levels Simply by Inserting a Finger

Health monitoring analyzer allows estimated hemoglobin levels to be measured without a blood sample, simply by inserting a finger.
This instrument is used by professional and corporate sports teams, high school and university track and field teams, and at sports gyms to monitor athletic condition.

Health monitoring analyzer *Japanese only
Business Introduction
Introducing Sysmex's Business Overview

Sysmex by the Numbers

  • Net sales

    ¥461.5billion

  • Overseas sales ratio

    86.5%

  • Number of group employees

    11,012

  • Number of global
    subsidiaries and affiliates

    77companies

  • Product export destination
    countries and regions

    Over190

*As of March 31, 2024

Sysmex’s Strengths

Sysmex has the number one global market share in the fields of hematology*, urinalysis, and hemostasis, of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) domain.

*Hematology is a test that analyzes the number, type, and size of red, white and other blood cells in blood.
This can be employed to determine whether more detailed tests are required.

  • No.1

    Hematology

  • No.1

    Hemostasis

  • No.1

    Urinalysis

Value chain supporting global product development

  • R&D

    To quickly respond to the latest medical needs

    R&D activities, ongoing at 25 sites in 9 countries, quickly respond to local customers’ needs while incorporating the very latest technology.

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  • Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance

    To quickly deliver new high- quality products

    Respond to increasingly stricter regulations of each country with QA/regulatory affairs global structure to quickly realize the market launch of new products and establish quality assurance in the entire product life cycle.

  • Sales/
    Services and Support

    To always support customers

    Our sales/services and support network supports over 190 countries and regions. While supporting customers in resolving issues, we create new solutions by incorporating their input.

  • Production/
    Procurement/
    Logistics

    To keep tests running

    We realize a stable product supply system less susceptible to external factors such as world affairs through consistent supply chain management.

Sysmex’s Vision

Together for a better healthcare journey,Together for a better healthcare journey,

Value Provided by Sysmex

Guided by our long-term vision, “Together for a better healthcare journey,” Sysmex is committed to the universal desire of people to live long and healthy lives. Besides conventional business domain of in vitro diagnostics, we address various needs, from maintaining good health in daily life to managing poor health and prognosis.
We will help to improve the quality of life of people around the world at each stage of their healthcare journey and realize a fulfilling and healthy society by optimizing healthcare and healthcare costs.

*”Healthcare journey” is a trademark of Sysmex Corporation, registered in Japan.

The expansion of business domains

Alongside its established areas like in vitro diagnostic, Sysmex is embracing new challenges such as in the therapeutic field.

Explore Sysmex through its “Stories.”

Discover Sysmex’s initiatives and employees’ thoughts towards realizing
Sysmex’s long-term vision, "Together for a better healthcare journey."