Report Highlights
The global point of care (POC) diagnostics market was valued at nearly $16.8 billion and $18.0 billion in 2014 and 2015, respectively. This market is expected to grow from $19.3 billion in 2016 to $28.3 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% for 2016-2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for point of care diagnostics.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014 and 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
- Discussion of factors driving the market including staff shortages, older populations, long-term cost savings, and need for faster diagnosis and care.
- A look at how availability of POC testing has revolutionized the continuum of the patient-care process.
- In depth analysis of the major force driving the growth of this industry, the effort to provide better patient care by improving the turn-around-time (TAT) that POC testing offers.
- A look at the other market factors including growth restraints and opportunities.
- Profiles of major players in the industry.
SCOPE OF REPORT
This study will describe the market for POC diagnostics at the global level. It focuses on the accelerating growth in this important diagnostic market segment and the key industry players. Specifically, the report:
- Describes the POC industry.
- Estimates the current and future market size.
- Provides breakdowns for U.S. markets.
- Describes product segments and the continuous updating of POC products.
- Analyzes market influences in the industry and predicts the changes that will shape the future POC market.
- Discusses trends within the market and provides a future outlook.
- Reviews business activities of market leaders.
- Lists patents for POC technologies.
Analyst Credentials
JON EVANS has been involved in business development and research for the biotechnology industry since 1984. He has been involved in sales, market research and strategy analysis with Fortune 500 clients - with a particular focus on business development challenges and strategies to optimize market performance. He holds a B.S. degree in biology from Rutgers University and MBA in business analysis from San Francisco State University.
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- Discussion of factors driving the market including staff shortages, older populations, long-term cost savings, and need for faster diagnosis and care.
- A look at how availability of POC testing has revolutionized the continuum of the patient-care process.
Report Highlights
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