Hospital-acquired infections are acquired during hospital care that is not present before hospital admission. The prevention and control of hospital-acquired infection using various cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection methods refers to hospital-acquired infection control. These infections can be caused by the cross-infection from the surfaces of equipment, the skin of patients, and healthcare staff. Hospital-acquired infection control is used to reduce or eliminate the transmission of illnesses. The main types of products in hospital-acquired infection control are sterilizers, disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, microbial testing instruments, reagents, consumables, disinfectants, infection prevention and surveillance software, and others. Sterilizers refer to a machine for making things entirely clean and bacteria-free. Sterilizers are used to kill germs on an article's surface or in a fluid in order to prevent disease transmission. The different technologies include phenotypic and genotypic methods and involve several types of diseases such as hospital acquired pneumonia, bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, gastrointestinal infections, urinary tract infections and other diseases. The various applications include disease testing and drug-resistance testing. The end user involved are hospitals, ICUs, ambulatory surgical, diagnostic centres, nursing homes, maternity centres, and others. The hospital-acquired infection control market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hospital-acquired infection control market statistics, including hospital-acquired infection control industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hospital-acquired infection control market share, detailed hospital-acquired infection control market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hospital-acquired infection control industry. This hospital-acquired infection control market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global hospital-acquired infection control market size grew from $31.02 billion in 2022 to $32.09 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The hospital-acquired infection control market size is expected to grow to $36.88 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.5%. The surge in COVID-19 cases is expected to propel the growth of the hospital-acquired infection control market going forward. COVID-19 refers to a viral infection that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increase in demand for hospital-acquired infection control products and services to focus on personal hygiene and the production of infection control medical supplies. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based specialized agency of the United Nations, as of 8th August 2022, the global COVID-19 cases reached 581.6 million. Therefore, the surge in COVID-19 cases is driving the growth of the hospital-acquired infection control market. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the hospital-acquired infection control market. Major companies operating in the hospital-acquired infection control market are focused on developing new technological solutions to lead the market. For instance, in November 2021, the scientists of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University, used machine learning technology with whole genome sequencing to rapidly detect infectious disease outbreaks in a hospital. Significant outbreaks that might otherwise escape routine infection prevention monitoring are discovered by this method. In June 2021, Steris Corporation, a US-based medical equipment company specializing in sterilization and surgical products acquired Cantel Medical for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition would help Steris to extend product and service offerings as well as global reach. Cantel Medical is a US-based manufacturer of infection prevention products. Major players in the hospital-acquired infection control market are Belimed AG, Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., 3M Company, Getinge AB, Olympus Corporation, Ecolab Inc., Steris Healthcare PVT Ltd., MMM Group, Contec Inc., Steelco S.P.A., Miele Group, Sotera Health LLC, Matachana Group, and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. North America was the largest region in the hospital-acquired infection control market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hospital-acquired infection control report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hospital-acquired infection control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The hospital-acquired infection control market includes revenues earned by entities by heat sterilization equipment, low temperature sterilization equipment, radiation sterilization equipment, other sterilization equipment, contract sterilization services, sterilization consumables and accessories, disinfectants, and disinfectors equipment. 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. The global hospital acquired infection control market is segmented - 1) By Product: Sterilizers, Disinfectors, Endoscope Reprocessors, Microbial Testing Instruments, Consumables, Disinfectants, Infection Prevention And Surveillance Software, Other Products 2) By Technology: Phenotypic Methods, Genotypic Methods 3) By Diseases: Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Bloodstream Infections, Surgical Site Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Other Diseases 4) By Application: Disease Testing, Drug-Resistance Testing 5) By End User: Hospitals, ICUs, Ambulatory Surgical, Diagnostic Centers, Nursing Homes, Maternity Centers, Other End Users

Healthcare personal protective equipment is specialized clothing that is worn to put up a line of defence against microorganisms. The likelihood of contacting, coming into contact with, and spreading pathogens is decreased by the healthcare personal protective equipment. The main products of healthcare personal protective equipment are head, eye, and face protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, respiratory protection, protective footwear, fall protection, and hand protection. The protective clothing is designed to protect the body from injury or infection. These are disposable or reusable that are used by various end-users such as hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centres, academic and research institutes, diagnostic laboratories, and others. The healthcare personal protective equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides healthcare personal protective equipment market statistics, including healthcare personal protective equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a healthcare personal protective equipment market share, detailed healthcare personal protective equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the healthcare personal protective equipment industry. This healthcare personal protective equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global healthcare personal protective equipment market grew from $20.42 billion in 2022 to $23.04 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The healthcare personal protective equipment market is expected to grow from $36.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.3%. The increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the globe is projected to surge the demand for healthcare personal protective equipment. The rapid surge in coronavirus cases is generating huge demand for PPEs to protect health workers from infections in their daily medical operations. According to the World Health Organization report published on the 3rd July 2020, there were 10,719,946 COVID-19 confirmed cases globally. The demand for PPE including gloves, face protection masks or face shields, goggles, gloves, gown or coverall, head cover, and boots surged due to this global pandemic to ensure the safety of healthcare workers who are at the frontline combating the disease spread. Therefore, the rise in the number of coronavirus cases across the globe and the growing need for healthcare workers to protect against the spread of the virus is anticipated to drive the growth of the personal protective equipment market over the forecast period. The governmental agencies are extending support to PPE manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of medical supplies. For instance, UNICEF launched a joint tender in April for PPE supplies during 2020 on behalf of several UN organizations. Thus, the government initiatives to help medical supplies manufacturers and suppliers are likely to play a vital role in the hurdle-less supply of essential medical supplies, which in turn, is predicted to drive the disposable hospital supplies market in the forthcoming years. Disruptions in the global supply chain of personal protective equipment (PPE) are hindering market growth. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply chain for PPE has not been adequate to meet the surge in demand. There is a shortage of supplies, particularly for medical masks and respirators. Other PPE including gloves, gowns, and goggles have also not been sufficient to handle the increasing number of cases. The WHO estimated that 89 million medical masks are required each month, along with 76 million examination gloves and 1.6 million medical goggles for the COVID-19 response. The shortage is mainly due to the restrictive containment measures involving social distancing and remote working, and the closure of industries and other commercial activities. The entire supply chain from production to international trade has been impacted. Therefore, the current global stockpile is inadequate to handle the existing cases worldwide. The disruption in the global supply chain of raw materials of PPE due to extending lockdown and closure of companies manufacturing and supplying them, and constraints in supply and logistics including the ban on export in most of the countries is hindering the manufacturing of PPE, despite its high demand. The launch of new products is a key trend gaining popularity in the healthcare personal protective equipment market. Companies in the market are focusing on the launch of new products to improve their product portfolio and strengthen their market position. For example, in June 2020, Apex Medical, an India based multinational corporation specializing in medical treatments, launched personal protective equipment product line to shield healthcare professionals in preventing workplace disasters. The product line include products such as gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear to protect healthcare workers and their patients from being infected and infecting others in health care and home care settings. In April 2020, 3M, a renowned PPE manufacturer, collaborated with Ford for producing a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) design and partnered with a diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins, for additional high-efficiency particulate filters for using in its PAPRs to meet the increased demand for PPEs during the pandemic outbreak to protect health care professionals on the front lines fighting COVID-19. Cummins uses diesel engine filters to make PAPRs filter as guided by the 3M design whereas Ford increases the manufacturing capacity of existing 3M PPE products. Major players in the healthcare personal protective equipment market are 3M Co., MSA Safety Inc., Ansell Limited, Honeywell International Inc., E I DuPont de Nemours and Co., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Lakeland Industries, Alpha Pro Tech, Sioen Industries NV, and Radians Inc. North America was the largest region in the healthcare personal protective equipment market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global healthcare personal protective equipment market report. The regions covered in global healthcare personal protective equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the healthcare personal protective equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The healthcare personal protective equipment market consists of sales of protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks and respirators. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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. The global healthcare personal protective equipment market is segmented - 1) By Product: Head, Eye & Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection, Protective Footwear, Fall Protection, Hand Protection 2) By Usability: Disposable, Reusable 3) By End Use: Hospitals And Cinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Academic And Research Institutes, Diagnostic Laboratories, Other End Uses

Disposable hospital supplies are medical devices that are only intended for one-time use.These products are essential components in hospitals as these devices save time and reduce health-related costs.   The main types of disposable hospital supplies are gloves, drapes, gowns, needles, syringes, procedure kits and trays, bandages, and masks. The drapes are to be covered or adorned with or as if with cloth folds. The products used are diagnostic supplies, dialysis consumables, radiology consumables, infusion products, incubation and ventilation supplies, hypodermic products, sterilization consumables, non-woven medical supplies, wound care consumables, and others. The various end-users are hospitals, clinics/physician offices, assisted living centres, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centres, and research institutes. The disposable hospital supplies market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides disposable hospital supplies market statistics, including disposable hospital supplies industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a disposable hospital supplies market share, detailed disposable hospital supplies market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the disposable hospital supplies industry. This disposable hospital supplies market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global disposable hospital supplies market size will grow from $27.97 billion in 2022 to $29.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global disposable hospital supplies market size is expected to grow to $36.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.1%. The increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the globe is projected to surge the demand for disposable hospital supplies. The rapid surge in coronavirus cases is generating huge demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other disposable supplies to protect healthcare workers from infections in their daily operations. According to the World Health Organization report published on the 3rd July 2020, there were 10,719,946 COVID-19 confirmed cases including 323,412 deaths globally. Therefore, the rise in the number of cases across the globe and the growing need for healthcare workers to be protected against the spread of the virus are anticipated to boost the demand for the disposable hospital supplies market over the forecast period. The government agencies are extending support to PPE manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of medical supplies. For instance, UNICEF launched a joint tender in April for PPE supplies during 2020 on behalf of several UN organizations. The government initiatives to help medical supplies manufacturers and suppliers are likely to play a vital role in aiding the manufacture of essential medical supplies, which in turn, is predicted to shape the disposable hospital supplies market in the forthcoming years. Rising environmental concerns associated with the improper disposal of non-reusable hospital supplies are expected to limit the growth of the disposable hospital supplies market. In healthcare facilities, disposable gloves and gowns are widely used to maintain a sterile environment and reduce the risk of spreading infections during the pandemic. Improper disposal of supplies including gloves, gowns, masks, and other personal protective equipment used during the monitoring and treatment of COVID-affected patients poses a high risk of virus spread. Environmental regulatory bodies are imposing stringent rules for the proper and managed disposal of hospital wastes. For instance, in the USA, contaminated gloves are disposed of in orange-lidded containers or orange bags based on the law guidance laid by the Royal College of Nursing. The increase in production capacities by various players dealing in the disposable hospital supplies market amid coronavirus outbreaks is a leading trend shaping the growth of the industry. For instance, on 15th May 2020, Honeywell announced plans to build a new production line in Scotland, UK with the capacity of producing 4.5 million FFP3 and FFP2 disposable face masks every month. These masks are likely to assist the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thus, the expansion of production capacities to meet the increased demand for disposable medical supplies is projected to generate higher revenues for the market during 2020. In April 2020, Eclipse Automation Inc. announced a collaboration with Harmontronics Automation of Suzhou, China to manufacture, distribute and sell the Harmontronics fully automated N95 Vertical Flat-Fold Respirator Mask production line system across North America. Harmontronics Automation is a factory automation solution provider for small and precise product manufacturing. Major players in the disposable hospital supplies market are Abbott Laboratories, Bayer AG, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Cardinal Health Incorporated, Domtar Corporation, 3M, Stryker Corp., Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Steris Corp., and Getinge AB. North America was the largest region in the disposable hospital supplies market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global disposable hospital supplies market. The regions covered in the global disposable hospital supplies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the disposable hospital supplies market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The disposable hospital supplies market consists of sales of procedure kits and trays, conventional syringes and needles, facemasks, prefilled syringes, isolation gowns, and medical gloves that are used in denal hospitals. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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. The global disposable hospital supplies market is segmented - 1) By Type: Gloves, Drapes, Gowns, Needles, Syringes, Procedure Kits And Trays, Bandages, Masks 2) By Product: Diagnostic Supplies, Dialysis Consumables, Radiology Consumables, Infusion Products, Incubation & Ventilation Supplies, Hypodermic Products, Sterilization Consumables, Non-Woven Medical Supplies, Wound Care Consumables, Other Products 3) By End-Users: Hospitals, Clinics/Physician Offices, Assisted Living Centers & Nursing Homes, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Research Institutes

Rapid microbiology testing has high sensitivity and less turnover time compared to traditional methods and is used to diagnose infectious diseases or target products by examining pathogens within a short period. The main product types of rapid microbiology testing kits are instruments, reagents, kits, consumables. The various testing types included are growth-based rapid microbiology testing kits, cellular component-based rapid microbiology testing kits, nucleic acid-based rapid microbiology testing kits, viability-based rapid microbiology testing kits, and other rapid microbiology testing kits methods that are used for applications such as clinical disease diagnosis, food, and beverage testing, pharmaceutical and biological drug testing, cosmetics and personal care products testing, environmental testing, research applications, and others. The rapid microbiology testing kits market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides rapid microbiology testing kits market statistics, including rapid microbiology testing kits industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a rapid microbiology testing kits market share, detailed rapid microbiology testing kits market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the rapid microbiology testing kits industry. This rapid microbiology testing kits market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global rapid microbiology testing kits market grew from $4.36 billion in 2022 to $4.61 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The rapid microbiology testing kits market is expected to grow from $5.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.8%. The rising number of infectious diseases is one of the major drivers for the rapid microbiology testing kits market. Rapid diagnostic tests are faster, more reliable, and more widely available than traditional tests. As the number of infectious disease cases increases, the need for tests to confirm these diseases also increases. With the increasing demand for microbiology tests, the need for rapid microbiology tests is increasing as it gives quicker results than normal microbiology tests. For example, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source, the number of visits to physician offices with infectious and parasitic diseases as the primary diagnosis was 15.5 million and the number of emergency department visits with infectious and parasitic diseases as the primary diagnosis was 3.7 million per year. The stringent regulations related to rapid microbiology testing kits are a major restraint for the market. This is because scientific validation is a critical part of obtaining regulatory approval for a rapid microbiology testing method. In this regard, various tests such as a test for accuracy, specificity, precision, range, and robustness are mandatory. The processes for evaluating, validating, and implementing rapid microbiology test methods are expensive and time-consuming. This often leads to a delay in the launch of a testing method and adds up to the final cost of the test. For example, the process for approval by the FDA for rapid microbiology testing methods is very time-consuming which alters the normal operating cycle for manufacturers and causes a delay in the commercial launch of the test devices in the market. Technological advancements are an emerging trend in the rapid microbiology testing kits market. This is mainly because these technological advancements improve the reliability and efficiency of tests and testing methods. Automation in rapid microbial detection enables higher throughputs and greater accuracy in results. Similarly, robotic cassette handling, incubation, and imaging reduce the risks of miscounts, mid-test contamination, and incorrect data entry, which leads to fewer false positives and out-of-specification investigations. Fewer investigations then ultimately improve uptime and reduce delay and recall of tests. For example, Abbott Laboratories announced the next generation Alinity HQ Hematology Analyzer that is aimed to minimize errors and reduce manual steps in testing. The FDA regulates rapid microbiology testing through its process analytical technology (PAT) regulatory framework initiative. PAT is a system that evaluates the designing, controlling, and timely measuring of critical quality of raw and processed materials. It seems that manufacturers have built-in quality into products rather than testing quality in products. This ensures final product quality and improves manufacturing efficiencies. Hence, regulations such as these would keep a check on the companies in the rapid microbiology testing market. Major players in the rapid microbiology testing kits market are Abbott Laboratories, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bruker Corporation, Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Danaher Corporation, Don Whitley Scientific Limited, Merck KGaA, Neogen Corporation, Quidel Corporation, and Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc. North America was the largest region in the rapid microbiology testing kits market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global rapid microbiology testing kits market report. The regions covered in global rapid microbiology testing kits market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the rapid microbiology testing kits market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The rapid microbiology testing market includes revenues earned by entities by qualitative, quantitative, and identification methods. 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. The global rapid microbiology testing kits market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Instruments, Reagents And Kits, Consumables 2) By Application: Clinical Disease Diagnosis, Food And Beverage Testing, Pharmaceutical And Biological Drug Testing, Cosmetics And Personal Care Products Testing, Environmental Testing, Research Applications, Other Applications 3) By Testing Type: Growth-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing Kits, Cellular Component-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing Kits, Nucleic Acid-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing Kits, Viability-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing Kits, Other Rapid Microbiology Testing Kits Methods

Medical equipment are devices that can be instrument, apparatus or machine that can be used in the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease, or for detecting, measuring, restoring, correcting or modifying the structure or function of the body for health purpose. The main types of medical equipment are in-vitro diagnostics, dental equipment and supplies, ophthalmic devices, diagnostic imaging equipment, cardiovascular devices, hospital supplies, surgical equipment, orthopedic devices, patient monitoring devices, diabetes care devices, nephrology and urology devices, ENT devices, anesthesia and respiratory devices, neurology devices, and wound care devices. In-vitro diagnostics are tests done on samples like blood or tissue that is taken from the human body. In-vitro diagnostics will detect diseases or other conditions and are used to monitor a person’s overall health to cure, treat, or prevent diseases. The type of expenditure involved is public and private. The various product are instruments/equipment and disposables. The various end users involved are hospitals and clinics, homecare, diagnostics centres, and others. The medical equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides medical equipment market statistics, including medical equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a medical equipment market share, detailed medical equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the medical equipment industry. This medical equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global medical equipment market grew from $639.75 billion in 2022 to $695.05 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The medical equipment market is expected to grow to $922.39 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. The rise in sedentary jobs, busy lifestyles, and changing consumer preferences are affecting the disease profile of the world population, especially non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Long working hours, less physical activity, and unhealthy eating and drinking habits are major causes of chronic diseases such as diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, chronic disease prevalence is expected to rise by 57% globally, by the year 2020. This is increasing the demand for medical devices used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of several diseases, thereby driving the demand for medical equipment. These factors are expected to increase the patient pool globally, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. Regulatory changes are likely to lead to increased costs relating to new product development and service offerings to clients. These changes are related to customer data protection such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), changes to equipment approval procedures, and other regulatory changes. For instance, according to cookieyed data 2021, in the US, PwC reported that 68% of 200 businesses surveyed intended to spend between $1 million and $10 million to comply with GDPR regulations. The GDPR regulation is an EU law on data protection and privacy of individuals residing in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also regulates the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. Additionally, the FDA is requesting more clinical data to support claims, therefore increasing the time to process 510(k)s by over 55% over the last decade. The potential loss of revenue due to delays in product release and additional costs incurred due to stringent approval processes puts a strain on investments relating to new product development, thereby affecting the growth of the medical equipment market. Device performance and patient data are available to healthcare service providers and are helping them to improve patient monitoring and overall care quality. Some companies are integrating medical device data with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) to improve transparency and collaboration. As consumer wearables are becoming more common, patient data volumes are increasing and companies are investing in deploying data management, warehousing, and security technologies. For example, Medtronic launched a tool to augment their cardiac devices to securely transfer device data to doctors and allow them to monitor the critical health indicators of their patients. Major companies in the medical equipment market include Medtronic Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Cardinal Health, Inc., Becton Dickinson, Siemens AG, STRYKER CORPORATION, Koninklijke Philips N.V., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., and Boston Scientific Corporation. North America was the largest region in the global medical equipment market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the global medical equipment market. The regions covered in the medical equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the medical equipment market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa., South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The medical equipment market consists of sales of devices used in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. The market includes diagnostic devices, imaging devices, surgical devices and patient monitoring devices. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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. The global medical equipment market is segmented - 1) By Type: In-Vitro Diagnostics, Dental Equipment And Supplies, Ophthalmic Devices, Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, Cardiovascular Devices, Hospital Supplies, Surgical Equipment, Orthopedic Devices, Patient Monitoring Devices, Diabetes Care Devices, Nephrology And Urology Devices, ENT Devices, Anesthesia And Respiratory Devices, Neurology Devices, Wound Care Devices 2) By Type of Expenditure: Public, Private 3) By Product: Instruments/Equipment, Disposables 4) By End User: Hospitals And Clinics, Homecare, Diagnostics Centers, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Point-of-Care Diagnostics Devices And Equipment, Immunochemistry Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Clinical Chemistry Diagnostics Devices And Equipment, Molecular Diagnostics Devices And Equipment, Microbiology Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Hemostasis Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Hematology Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Immunohematology Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Therapeutic Dental Equipment, General Dental Devices And Equipment, Dental Diagnostic Imaging Devices And Equipment, Dental Surgical Devices And Equipment, Vision Care Devices And Equipment, Cataract Surgery Devices And Equipment, Refractive Surgery Devices And Equipment, Diagnostic And Monitoring Ophthalmic Devices And Equipment, X-Ray Systems Devices And Equipment, Ultrasound Systems Devices And Equipment, Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners Devices And Equipment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems Devices And Equipment, Cardiovascular Monitoring And Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, Nuclear Imaging Devices And Equipment, Cardiovascular Surgery Devices And Equipment, Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Devices And Equipment, Interventional Cardiology Devices And Equipment, Defibrillator Devices And Equipment, Peripheral Vascular Devices And Equipment, Prosthetic Heart Valve Devices And Equipment, Electrophysiology Devices And Equipment, Cardiac Assist Devices And Equipment, Disposable Hospital Supplies, Sterilization Equipment And Disinfectants, Mobility Aids And Transportation Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Surgical Sutures And Staples, Handheld Surgical Devices And Equipment, Electrosurgical Devices And Equipment, Joint Reconstruction Devices And Equipment, Spinal Surgery Devices And Equipment, Trauma Fixation Devices And Equipment, Orthobiologics Devices And Equipment, Arthroscopy Devices And Equipment, Orthopedic Braces And Support Devices And Equipment, Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Devices And Equipment, Orthopedic Prosthetics, Orthopedic Accessories,, Fetal And Neonatal Monitoring Devices, Weight Monitoring And Body Temperature Monitoring Devices And Equipment, Vital Parameter Monitoring Devices And Equipment, Remote Patient Monitoring Devices And Equipment, Blood Glucose Test Strips, Insulin Pens, Syringes, Pumps And Injectors, Lancing Devices And Equipment, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices And Equipment, Blood Glucose Meters, Dialysis Devices And Equipment, Urinary Stone Treatment Devices And Equipment, Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic Organ Prolapse Devices And Equipment, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Devices And Equipment, Endoscopy Devices And Equipment, Hearing Aid Devices And Equipment, Hearing Diagnostic Devices And Equipment, ENT Surgical Devices And Equipment, Hearing Implants, Voice Prosthesis Devices And Equipment, Nasal Splints, Respiratory Devices And Equipment (Therapeutic And Diagnostic), Anesthesia Machines, Anesthesia Disposables, Respiratory Disposables, Cerebrospinal Fluid Management (CSF) Devices And Equipment, Interventional Neurology Devices And Equipment, Neurosurgery Devices And Equipment, Neurostimulation Devices, Traditional Adhesive Dressings, Negative-pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Traditional Gauze Dressings, Advanced Wound Care Devices

Hospital supplies mean items used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes essential for patient care, such as dressings, catheters, or syringes. The main types of hospital supplies are disposable hospital supplies, sterilization equipment, disinfectants, mobility aids, transportation equipment, and operating room equipment. Disposable hospital supplies are products that can be disposed of after single use and are intended to be used temporarily or only once. They are simple to operate and do not require maintenance and sterilization. The type of expenditure is public and private. The products used are instruments/equipment and disposables. The end-users are hospitals and clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and others. The hospital supplies market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hospital supplies market statistics, including hospital supplies industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hospital supplies market share, detailed hospital supplies market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hospital supplies industry. This hospital supplies market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global hospital supplies market grew from $54.79 billion in 2022 to $58.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The hospital supplies market is expected to grow to $74.2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.0%. The hospital supplies market is expected to benefit from the rise in precautionary measures being adopted to treat and control hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). HAIs, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients contract during treatment for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs can occur in various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, surgical centres, and long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. According to WHO data, Of every 100 hospitalized patients at any given time, 7 in developed and 10 in developing countries will acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection. This is expected to boost the demand for hospital supplies and drive the market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a restraint on the hospital supplies market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and healthcare organizations faced difficulties in acquiring new medical equipment. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in the manufacture and trade of medical equipment with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the hospital supplies market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Injection manufacturers are increasingly investing in painless injections and needle-free technology as a replacement for conventional injections for faster delivery of drugs, hormone treatments, insulin, and vaccines. Painless injections include microneedle patches and laser-based devices to deliver drugs to a patient’s body. Microneedle patches are skin patches equipped with tiny plastic needles that dissolve within a short period and deliver vaccines painlessly in the form of a pressured stream of liquid. These devices are utilized to avoid pain and manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes. For instance, in November 2021, MyLife Technologies raised $4 million for further development of its needle-free drug delivery system. Major companies in the hospital supplies market include Becton Dickinson, B. Braun Group, Steris, Baxter International Inc., Stryker Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., Hill-Rom, Inc., Terumo Corporation, Medtronic Inc., and 3M Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global hospital supplies market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global hospital supplies market. The regions covered in the hospital supplies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hospital supplies market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa., South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The hospital supplies market consists of sales of Hospital Stretchers, Patient Monitors, Sterilizers, and others that are used in hospitals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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. The global hospital supplies market is segmented - 1) By Type: Disposable Hospital Supplies, Sterilization Equipment And Disinfectants, Mobility Aids And Transportation Equipment, Operating Room Equipment 2) By End User: Hospitals And Clinics, Diagnostic Laboratories, Other End Users 3) By Type of Expenditure: Public, Private 4) By Product: Instruments/Equipment, Disposables

Pharmaceutical sterility testing refers to a test that is intended to show if biological parenterals made for human use contain extraneous, viable contaminating microorganisms or not. All pharmaceutical items used on patients by medical professionals must be of the highest quality and extremely safe.Otherwise, it could harm the patients. Testing for sterility assures that the offered product is suitably sterile. The main types of pharmaceutical sterility testing are in-house and outsourced. The various types of tests include sterility testing, bioburden testing, and bacterial endotoxin testing, which are used to test sterile drugs, medical devices, biologics, and therapeutics. An in vitro assay for detecting bacterial endotoxins is known as a bacterial endotoxin test. The bacterial endotoxin test detects bacterial endotoxins by lysing blood cells from horseshoe crabs. The different products used are instruments, kits and reagents, and services. The pharmaceutical sterility testing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides pharmaceutical sterility testing market statistics, including pharmaceutical sterility testing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pharmaceutical sterility testing market share, detailed pharmaceutical sterility testing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pharmaceutical sterility testing industry. This pharmaceutical sterility testing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global pharmaceutical sterility testing market grew from $1.19 billion in 2022 to $1.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The pharmaceutical sterility testing market is expected to grow from $2.07 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.5%. An increase in the number of drug launches and rising investment in research and development (R&D) contributed to the growth of the market. Sterility is an important step in the manufacture of drugs to avoid product contamination and make the drugs free from any viable microorganisms. For instance, in March 2022, according to an article shared by Pharmaceutical Technology, a US-based independent source for information, insight, and analysis on bio/pharmaceutical formulation, the UK government has announced a $347 million (£260 million) commitment to advance research and development (R&D) and the creation of innovative treatments, tools, and diagnostics. Additionally, in December 2021, according to a report shared by IQVIA, a US-based provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, Over the next five years, until 2026, a total of 300 new medications are anticipated to be introduced; this is a large increase over the level observed on average over the previous ten years, and the drugs are anticipated to tilt toward specialty, niche, and orphan drugs. In the next five years, there will be a $196 billion increase in spending on new products, which will be roughly offset by a $188 billion decrease in brand spending owing to loss of exclusivity. Companies in the pharmaceutical testing market are introducing new pharmaceutical sterility testing products and services to enhance their product portfolio and increase their presence in the market. The companies are launching technologically superior outcomes and well-equipped services to utilize the growth potential of the rising pharmaceutical sterility market. For instance, in June 2022, STEMart, a US-based provider of integrated medical device CRO services, launched comprehensive microbiology and sterility testing for sterile, non-pyrogenic products. A variety of services are included in comprehensive microbiology and sterility testing, such as the Antibiotic Potency Test to evaluate the bioactivity or potency of specific antibiotics for medical devices. Major players in the pharmaceutical sterility testing market are Pacific Biolabs, STRERIS Corporation, Boston Analytical, Gibraltar Laboratories, Sartorius AG, Solvias AG, SGS AG, Toxikon Inc., Pace Analytical Services LLC., Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Nelson Laboratories Inc., Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc., BioMerieux, Merck KGaA, Wuxi AppTec, Sotera Health LLC., Dynalabs, and Infinity. North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical sterility testing market in 2022. The Middle East is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global pharmaceutical sterility testing market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global pharmaceutical sterility testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the pharmaceutical sterility testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The pharmaceutical sterility testing market includes revenues earned by entities by membrane filtration, direct transfer (product immersion), and product flush. 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 organisations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global pharmaceutical sterility testing market is segmented - 1) By Sample: Sterile Drugs, Medical Devices, Biologics, and Therapeutics 2) By Product Type: Instruments, Kits and Reagents, Services 3) By Type: In-House, Outsourcing 4) By Test Type: Sterility Testing, Bioburden Testing, and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing 5) By End- User: Compounding Pharmacies, Medical Devices Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies

The pharma microbiology testing kits detect contamination and uphold good standards. They are used to detect the microbial limits among drugs, vaccines, and other biologics. The main products of pharma microbiology testing kits are consumables and equipment. The pharma microbiology testing kits consumables are products used to detect the microbial limits among drugs, vaccines, and other biologics. The various tests performed by pharma microbiology testing kits are endotoxin testing, sterility testing, microbial examination, environmental monitoring, and others that are used by end-users such as hospitals and diagnostic centres, custom lab service providers, and academic and research institutes. The pharma microbiology testing kits market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides pharma microbiology testing kits market statistics, including pharma microbiology testing kits industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pharma microbiology testing kits market share, detailed pharma microbiology testing kits market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pharma microbiology testing kits industry. This pharma microbiology testing kits market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global pharma microbiology testing kits market grew from $5.66 billion in 2022 to $6.25 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The pharma microbiology testing kits market is expected to grow from $8.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.8%. The rise in the incidence of infectious diseases is one of the prime drivers of the pharma microbiology testing kits market. According to CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention), infectious diseases such as Hepatitis A, B, and C, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are increasing their prevalence globally. WHO report indicated that there were about 1.4 million cases of Hepatitis A reported globally every year. Hence the increasing number of infectious disease cases due to infected needle injections, unprotected sex, homelessness, lack of access to medical care, and other socioeconomic challenges drive the pharma microbiology testing kits market. The limited shelf life of microorganisms and microbiology reagents acts as a major restraint on the pharma microbiology testing kits market. Shelf life is defined as the time for which a product remains fit for use after its generation. The shelf life of microbiology reagents depends upon exposure to atmospheric conditions. The life of microorganisms such as bacteria (only 12hours) is short therefore the time for microbiological research is very limited as the quality of microorganisms deteriorates and becomes unfit to use resulting in inaccurate pharma microbiology testing kits results. Hence, the short or limited shelf life of microbiology reagents may increase cost and hamper the pharma microbiology testing kits market growth. Outsourcing of microbiological testing to contract testing laboratories is becoming popular in the pharma microbiology testing kits market. Outsourcing of routine microbiological testing activities controls and ensures better quality and safety of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. The contract testing laboratories are outsourced with some testing areas such as stability testing, raw material testing, method validation, microbial testing, environmental monitoring, physical characterization, batch-release testing, bioanalytical testing, and others. For instance, the global healthcare analytical testing market is projected to expand to $4.13 billion by 2021 at a growth rate of 11.3%. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency and regulatory body for the pharma microbiology testing kits market in the United States department of health and human services. Laboratories and food companies across the globe use these standards to make sure that food products are safe to eat and drink. FDA's Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) detects pathogens (bacterial, viral, parasitic, plus yeast and mold) in food and cosmetic products. Enhanced standards for microbial testing, additional microbiological methods, and environmental testing methods have been set by FDA to ensure food and drug safety. In November 2022, IDEXX, a US-based healthcare innovation company, acquired Tecta-PDS for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would allow IDEXX to expand its footprint in water microbiology testing. Tecta-PDS is a Canada-based water microbiology testing company. Major players in the pharma microbiology testing kits market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Abbott Laboratories, ThermoFisher Scientific, Lucideon, SGS SA, ToxiKon, Pace Analytical Services, Boston Analytics, Charles River Laboratories International, and Nelson Laboratories. North America was the largest region in the pharma microbiology testing kits market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global pharma microbiology testing kits market report. The regions covered in the global pharma microbiology testing kits market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the pharma microbiology testing kits market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The pharma microbiology testing kits market consists of sales of rapid test systems, common rapid test kits, rapid tests for salmonella, PCR test, and lateral flow. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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. The global pharma microbiology testing kits market is segmented - 1) By Product: Consumables, Equipment 2) By Test: Endotoxin Testing, Sterility Testing, Microbial Examination, Environmental Monitoring, Other Tests 3) By End User: Hospitals & Diagnostic Centers, Custom Lab Service Providers, Academic & Research Institutes