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Introduction ~ For pharmacies and medical institutions wishing to order tests ~

At the Setolabo Hygiene Testing Laboratories (Kagawa Prefecture Registration No. 40, Osaka City Registration No. 48), we accept PCR test requests for COVID-19 from pharmacies and medical institutions nationwide. We will send a complete test kit directly from our laboratories—simply return the kit to us, and your PCR test will be completed. We also provide complimentary support down to the smallest detail, including result notifications by email and explanatory materials. Pharmacies or medical institutions wishing to apply should carefully review the procedure below before submitting their request.

It’s easy! PCR testing can be completed in 4 steps!

Benefits of Choosing Setolabo Hygiene Testing Laboratory for Your PCR Testing Needs

Relying solely on price can lead to complications. By entrusting your PCR testing to Setolabo Hygiene Testing Laboratory—known for fair pricing—you can deliver reliable peace of mind to your patients and local community.

1. Fully Accredited as a Hygiene Testing Laboratory • Uncompromising Precision
   Setolabo operates two fully registered hygiene testing laboratories (Kagawa Prefecture No. 40 and Osaka City No. 48), not merely simplified facilities limited to COVID-19 tests. Unlike clinic-based labs established only for PCR, our laboratories meet the stringent auditing standards of local public health offices, and our team of clinical laboratory technologists rigorously pursues the highest testing accuracy.

2. Proven Capacity and Track Record
   We have built a robust testing infrastructure capable of processing up to 15,000 tests per day. Our experience includes government-mandated screening at eldercare facilities in Osaka Prefecture, Japan Cabinet Office–sponsored vaccine test packages, and COVID-19 testing at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

3. We Perform Tests on Schedule and Deliver Results Punctually

We often hear complaints like, “My results never arrive when they’re supposed to…” At Setolabo Hygiene Testing Laboratory, we have built a robust testing system and—more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic—consistently report test results daily and on the dot. You will never experience delayed reporting of your results.

4. Simply Receive the Test Kit and Send It Back—We Manage the Entire System

What truly matters in PCR testing is the supporting system around the test itself. Drawing on our proven track record in international events and government-led testing programs, Setolabo offers pharmacies and medical institutions an easy-to-use, end-to-end solution. Beyond simply supplying the test kits, we provide specimen-collection instructions and handle result notifications—letting you delegate every detail to our laboratory so your routine dispensing and clinical workflows remain hassle-free. We also assist with the registration process for free-testing initiatives.

5. Not Just Testing—We’ll Help Drive Traffic, Too

We’ll feature your pharmacy or clinic as a partner on the Setolabo Hygiene Testing Laboratory website. With our high daily page views, this exposure helps more people discover and access PCR testing at your location. By collaborating with community-based pharmacies and medical institutions, we aim to make testing available to local residents right in their own neighborhoods.

No need to worry about these worries!

Things to do before applying

Before applying, please download the brochure below. We have also compiled some frequently asked questions about applying, so please read it.

Brochure download

Click here to apply

If you would like to apply for a PCR test, please click the button below and fill out the application form. In addition, if you are considering applying, if you are a pharmacy or medical institution that would like to get a quote for approval within your business, or if you have any questions, please apply using the application form as we will only be able to respond to your application after you have applied.

Application form for pharmacies and medical institutions

Flow after application

We will explain the process for taking a PCR test.

①Application

Please apply using the application form above. Please make sure to enter your phone number correctly.

② Call back

Please apply using the application form above. Please make sure to enter your phone number correctly.

③Sending the contract and consent form

After confirming your application by phone, we will send you a contract. Please note that you will need to fill out a consent form in order to handle your personal information.

④Receive the test kit

The test kit can be picked up at each PCR testing center or sent by mail. If you are in a hurry, the estimated delivery time is the same or the next day after ordering (1).

⑤Explanation of how the test will be carried out

The test kit can be picked up at each PCR testing center or sent by mail. If you are in a hurry, the estimated delivery time is the same or the next day after ordering (1).

Steps for carrying out PCR testing

Once you are ready, you may start PCR testing. If you have not registered your business for free testing, please register your business for free PCR testing. We also provide support for business registration, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

The results will be posted on the Setolabo Sanitation Laboratory website

Once the registration for the free service is complete, the business will be posted on the prefecture’s free service website. However, many prefecture websites are difficult to find in searches, so the information does not reach people in areas who really want to use the service, and even if PCR tests are introduced, they are not used.On the other hand, the Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory’s website has a very high search hit rate, so information can be distributed to local residents immediately after it is posted on the website.

About the reservation method

We recommend the following three reservation methods:

Method 1: Call the pharmacy directly to make a reservation Method 2: Visit the pharmacy during business hours without making a reservation Method 3: Setolabo Hygiene Laboratory will have a dedicated website and you can make a reservation through the dedicated website. We use iCal to manage reservations, so you can check your reservation on your Google Calendar or iPhone calendar.

* There is no charge for setting up a website or using the reservation system.

After coming to the store for a PCR test

Implementation of PCR test

Please collect a saliva sample at the pharmacy. Please print out the materials we will send you by email and use them for sample collection.

 

Registration of personal information (individual test takers)

After the test, you can apply using the special QR code. For those who are not good at using smartphones, you can fill out the form on paper and have the pharmacy staff enter it for you later.

 

 

 

Submission of personal information (pharmacy/medical institution)

Please attach the personal information of those who will be submitting the form in a spreadsheet or Excel file and send it to us by email.

 

 

 

Send the sample to the laboratory

After receiving the sample from the patient, please send it to the Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory. There are two options for delivery from your pharmacy to the Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory:

1) Delivery by mail (same-day results upon arrival)

Please send the test kit by mail to the testing center using the specified method that will be explained to you when the kit is sent to you.

2) Bring to a hygiene testing center or PCR testing center (same-day results) ★Recommended★

You can bring your test results to the Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory, Testing Center, or Testing Satellite. If you bring your test results to the designated time during business hours, you will receive the results on the same day.

Receipt of results

The Setolabo Sanitary Testing Center will notify the patient, pharmacy, or medical institution of the results. PCR test results will be sent to pharmacies and medical institutions via email with a spreadsheet or Excel file attached, and to test subjects individually via email.In the case of positive cases, normally an outbreak report is submitted for all cases through the affiliated medical institution of Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory. However, in the case of medical institutions, the report can also be submitted by the affiliated doctor, so Setolabo Sanitary Laboratory will not submit an outbreak report.

Regarding payment (test fees)

Inspection fees will be charged according to the number of tests ordered from the beginning to the end of the month. Payment should be made by bank transfer by the end of the following month.

For free tests, the maximum charge to the government is 11,500 yen (tax included) per test. The difference between the test fees below will be the profit of the pharmacy or medical institution.

About PCR test cost

Cost of carry-in PCR testing: Amount designated by the local government or from 5,500 yen (tax included) Cost of mail-in PCR testing: Amount designated by the local government or from 7,420 yen (tax included) Initial cost: 0 yen Website creation and operation cost: 0 yen Result notification cost: 0 yen Reservation system usage fee: 0 yen System creation and management cost: 0 yen

*You will be responsible for the shipping costs of the test kit and the shipping costs to the hygiene laboratory or testing center, but you may be able to claim the “actual cost of postage” from your local government. Please contact your local government for more information.

* For mail-order kits, the actual costs associated with the entire test, including the inactivated test kit and special packaging materials, are high, so the cost is reflected directly in the price without any profit being made by the testing center. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Sales forecast

If 10 people visit the store per day (if you post this on your website, you will actually get 20-30 visitors) Sales: 11,500 yen (tax included) x 10 people = 115,000 yen Outsourcing testing fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) x 10 people = 55,000 yen Profit = 60,000 yen/day →This will not only increase your sales, but also contribute to the local community!

Subsidies for the development of testing systems (10/10)

For equipment related to the establishment of the testing system, a full subsidy of up to 1.3 million yen will be provided at actual cost. This includes not only partitions and protective clothing, but also computers and smartphones related to the reservation system. The items covered will vary depending on the local government, so please check with your local government.

Issuing a negative certificate (General: 3,300 yen / Overseas: 13,200 yen)

In the case of free programs, you may or may not be able to issue a negative certificate in addition to the test certificate. This differs depending on the local government, so please check. Those who take the test at their own expense are eligible to be issued a negative certificate. You are free to issue a negative certificate, but we ask that you set the price as above.However, some types of negative certificates require a doctor’s examination, so we ask that each medical institution issue a negative certificate in accordance with the law. Please note that Setolabo Sanitary Inspection Center will not be held responsible for negative certificates that do not comply with the law.