Key Prominent Players Covered in the COVID-19 Diagnostics Market Research Report Are PerkinElmer Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Quidel Corporation, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Abbott, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., bioMérieux SA, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Danaher Corporation and other key market players.

Pune, Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global COVID-19 diagnostics market size is projected to reach USD 8.04 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period.

Uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus worldwide will be the major factor propelling the growth of this market, shares Fortune Business Insights™ in its report, titled “COVID-19 Diagnostics Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product (Instruments and Reagents & Kits), By Technology (PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay), Point-of-care (POC), and Others), By Sample Type (Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Swabs, Blood, Urine, and Others), By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Laboratories & Diagnostic Centers, Research Institutes, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027”.

According to Johns Hopkins University, global COVID-19 infections reached 100,000 in just 60 days, growing to 200,000 in the next 12-14 days, and the recent addition of 100,000 cases has taken only 3 days. The calculation of the spread of this disease is based on the estimation of the “reproduction number” or R Naught (Ro). The UK Research and Innovation organization states that if the Ro goes above 1, exponential growth will be witnessed.

As per a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine based on the virus transmission rate in Wuhan, the Ro was computed to be between 2.49 and 2.63. Such rapid transmission of the virus has surged the demand for coronavirus diagnostics tools and kits, which is boosting the growth of this market.

The report states that the value of the global market stood at USD 6.22 billion in 2020 and also provides the following:

• Detailed analysis of the short-term and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market;

• Comprehensive insights into the upcoming opportunities in the market;

• In-depth of the market, drivers, restraints, and segments; and

• Careful examination of the regional developments, competitive landscape, and rising investment pockets for the market.

Concerted Efforts towards Developing COVID Detection Tests to Accelerate Growth

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abatement, medical and regulatory bodies are collaborating to encourage innovation and speed up research in developing coronavirus detection tools.

For instance, in April 2020, the National Institutes of Health in the US announced the launch of Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative with a funding of USD 1.5 billion to commercialize and widen the accessibility of COVID-19 testing.

Similarly, in June 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) joined the COVID-19 Diagnostics Evidence Accelerator created by the Friends of Cancer Research and Reagan-Udall Foundation with the aim to evaluate the performance of PCR and antibody tests for COVID.

High Number of COVID-19 Cases to Give North America Leading Market Position

The United States is one of the worst-hit countries in the world by the coronavirus pandemic, with the number of cases as of June 2020 standing at 2.68 million and 129,000 deaths. In response, the US government is injecting more funds into medical research facilities to accelerate development of COVID-19 diagnostics and widen the testing net in the country. The region’s market size in 2020 stood at USD 2.20 billion.

In Europe, the virus is spreading at a furious pace, with the UK, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany having the highest number of cases. Quick adoption of advanced detection tools in the region will enable it to expand its footprint in the COVID-19 diagnostics market share in the immediate future. Heavy investments by governments in Asia Pacific in the healthcare sector are expected to favor market growth in the region.

Regulatory Support to Novel Diagnostic Solutions to Encourage Innovation

The coronavirus is tightening its hold on the world and pharmaceuticals and governments are in a race against time to develop and launch quick and accurate diagnostic tests for this deadly virus. As a result, bodies such as the FDA are providing the necessary support to companies by removing unnecessary regulatory barriers, which is encouraging other players to innovate.

Industry Developments:

• May 2020: Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA test developed by Quidel was green lit by the FDA, making it the first antigen test approved in the US for the detection of COVID-19. These tests identify unique protein fragments found on the outer walls of the coronavirus and deliver quick results.

• March 2020: The US FDA cleared Abbott’s molecular point-of-care test for detection of COVID in patients through its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The test promises to deliver positive results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.

List of Key Players Covered in this COVID-19 Diagnostics Market Report:

• PerkinElmer Inc. (Massachusetts, U.S)

• Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (New Jersey, U.S)

• Quidel Corporation (California, U.S)

• Siemens Healthcare GmbH (Germany)

• Abbott (Illinois, U.S)

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (Massachusetts, U.S)

• bioMérieux SA (France)

• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Switzerland)

• Danaher Corporation (Washington D.C, U.S)

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