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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Aug. 03, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-39781  
Entity Registrant Name AbCellera Biologics Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code A1  
Entity Address, Address Line One 150 W 4th Avenue  
Entity Address, City or Town Vancouver  
Entity Address, State or Province BC  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code V5Y 1G6  
City Area Code 604  
Local Phone Number 559-9005  
Title of 12(b) Security Common shares, no par value per share  
Trading Symbol ABCL  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   306,611,466
Entity Central Index Key 0001703057  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Amendment Flag false