Point of Care Diagnostics

Report Highlights

BCC Research estimates the global market for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics to have been almost $15.1 billion in 2012. The market should reach $15.5 billion in 2013 and $19.3 billion in 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% over the next five years.

Report Includes

• An overview of the global market for point of care diagnostics.
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012 and 2013, and estimates and projections of CAGRs through 2018.
• 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.

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

Melissa Elder is an experienced healthcare market analyst specializing in medical treatments, equipment and devices. Ms. Elder holds an MBA in Health Care Management and provides consultation to various institutions globally. She has been involved in the healthcare industry since 1996, providing more than 23 years of industry expertise. Ms. Elder has specialized in market research for more than 20 years, focusing on the areas of advanced medical technologies, biological products and animal health. In-depth analysis into more than 100 health-related topics has given Ms. Elder substantial insight into industry dynamics, market influences and future direction of various health markets. Her work in the medical community, including emergency room medical training and healthcare information system coordination, has enhanced her ability to provide insight into many healthcare specialties. She has authored several industry-specific documents and is a well-respected contributor to the market research community. Her writings are published in magazines, newspapers and professional journals. She is also an experienced custom market research writer who has worked with a large variety of clients in many fields who require innumerable variations to research documents.