PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713364
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713364
Medical and diagnostic laboratory services encompass diagnostic tests for a wide range of diseases, aiding in the identification of potential illnesses in individuals. These services play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of prompt, cost-effective, and high-quality diagnostic assessments within secure environments.
The principal categories within the realm of medical and diagnostic laboratory services consist of diagnostic imaging centers and medical laboratory services. A diagnostic imaging center serves as a provider offering specialized and comprehensive diagnostic imaging solutions. These services encompass both public and private sector expenditures and find applications in various medical fields such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, gynecology, among others. These services cater to both male and female patients.
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The medical and diagnostic laboratory services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $197.13 billion in 2024 to $213.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advances in medical technology, aging population, healthcare reform, epidemics and pandemics, chronic disease prevalence.
The medical and diagnostic laboratory services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $291.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to precision medicine, telemedicine and remote monitoring, personalized health, genomic testing, regulatory changes. Major trends in the forecast period include point-of-care testing, home testing kits, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, telepathology and telelaboratory services, laboratory consolidation.
The global disease landscape is undergoing a transformation due to factors like the prevalence of sedentary jobs, busy lifestyles, and evolving consumer preferences. For instance, in July 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based department, over 1.35 million individuals (53%) who were inactive due to long-term illness reported experiencing depression, anxiety, or nervousness in the first quarter of 2023. Diagnostic tests such as HbA1c tests for diabetes monitoring, biopsies, tumor marker tests, bone scans, and advanced imaging techniques like MRI and CT scans for cancer diagnosis, as well as electrocardiograms, chest X-rays, cardiac CT scans, and stress tests for detecting cardiovascular diseases, are in high demand. As lifestyle-related diseases continue to rise, the demand for diagnostic tests to identify and manage these conditions is expected to drive the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market in the forecast period.
The growing elderly population is a significant driver of the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market. This demographic comprises older adults, typically aged 65 and above, and these individuals depend on medical and diagnostic laboratory services for early disease detection, monitoring, and timely interventions to improve their overall health. The World Health Organization predicts that globally, one in six individuals will be 60 or older by 2030, with an estimated 2.1 billion elderly people by 2050. This aging population is a driving force behind the growth of medical and diagnostic laboratory services.
In the realm of medical and diagnostic laboratories, biomarkers are being employed to assess individual wellness and health parameters. These biomarkers, including cortisol, testosterone, and secretory IgA, can indicate changes in the immune system linked to physical and mental conditions, such as sleep disorders and stress symptoms. Physicians use these biomarkers to identify the underlying factors of these conditions, catering to individuals' well-being. This service is primarily oriented towards affluent individuals and senior corporate employees.
Prominent companies in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as laboratory benefit management solutions, to maintain a competitive edge. Laboratory benefit management solutions are healthcare services designed to optimize and streamline laboratory testing utilization. For example, in June 2022, Optum Inc., a US-based healthcare company, introduced a laboratory benefit management solution aimed at helping health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure members receive appropriate, high-quality tests. This solution aligns testing with clinical evidence, enabling health plans to manage lab test utilization and spending more effectively, potentially saving health plans between $12 and $36 per member per year, totaling over $3 billion annually.
Major companies operating in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market include Laboratory Corporation of America, Eurofins Scientific, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Sonic Healthcare Limited, Kaiser Permanente, RadNet, OPKO Health, Myriad Genetics, Charles River Laboratories Inc., NeoGenomics Laboratories Inc., Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc., Guardant Health Inc., Invitae Corporation, Natera Inc., Foundation Medicine Inc., Veracyte Inc., Exact Sciences Corporation, Fulgent Genetics Inc., Progenity Inc., Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation, Guardion Health Sciences Inc., Biocept Inc., Interpace Biosciences Inc., Psychemedics Corporation, Aeon Global Health Corp., Avellino Labs USA Inc., Bio-Techne Corporation, Enzo Clinical Labs Inc., Genoptix Inc., Genova Diagnostics Inc.
North America was the largest region in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market. The regions covered in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the medical and diagnostic laboratory services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa
The medical and diagnostic laboratory services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing diagnostic services such as diagnostic laboratory services, X-ray, CT scan, and Mammography. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.