Urinalysis analyzers are mainly used in healthcare settings to correctly detect and quantify a number of analytes, including bilirubin, protein, glucose and red blood cells, which allow faster diagnosis and treatment decisions. As per a recent market report by Grand View Research, the global urinalysis market is expected to cross USD 2.14 billion by 2022. Advanced automated urinalysis analyzers that are expected to promote the urinalysis market growth include bench-top and portable biochemical urine analyzers, automated urine sediment analyzers and automated microscopic units.
The introduction of CLIA-waived urine reagent strips that are an effective screening tool for rapid testing in urine analysis are estimated to enhance the usage rates of urinalysis reagents thus accentuating the market growth over the forecast period.
Key Findings of the Report
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have dominated the application segment in 2014. Major factors responsible for the segment's high share is the rising prevalence of UTI, especially in females.
- Increasing usage of test strips and reagents for urinalysis is one of the major factors that are attributed to the consumable's large market share.
- Automation of instruments with improved efficiency and reliability is expected to govern the instrument segment's growth.
- The availability of technologically enabled point-of-care urinalysis systems, such as CLINITEK Status, is a key factor expected to reinforce the home healthcare segment growth.
- Key factors such as the introduction of advanced urine analyzers by key market players in the U.S., favorable government initiatives ensuring the betterment of healthcare testing, and the high amount of healthcare spending contributed to the largest market share of the North America region.
Leading manufacturers in this market include Roche Diagnostics, Alere, Inc., Siemens Healthcare, Bio-Rad, ARKRAY, Inc., Mindray, and Sysmex. These players are constantly engaged in the introduction of novel diagnostic products in an attempt to ensure their sustainability and increase the penetration of their product portfolio. Reliable lab equipment suppliers offer these analyzers at a competitive price at their online stores. They also provide maintenance support by skilled, factory-trained technicians.