Report Code : CVMI2501124 | Published Date : March 3, 2025
The Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by emerging pathogens, increasing antimicrobial resistance, and technological advancements in diagnostic techniques. Valued at USD 28.4 billion in 2023, the market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.9%, reaching USD 51.2 billion by 2031.
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed the diagnostics landscape, accelerating the development and adoption of rapid testing platforms. Emerging threats such as antimicrobial-resistant infections and zoonotic diseases are further driving market growth. This report offers detailed segmentation analysis, regional insights, and future projections to assist stakeholders in navigating this evolving market.
2. Market Overview
2.1 Market Definition & Scope
Infectious disease diagnostics encompass technologies and products used to detect pathogens causing diseases in humans. The market includes:
- Molecular Diagnostics (PCR, NAAT, Sequencing)
- Immunoassays (ELISA, Rapid Tests)
- Microbiology Culture Techniques
- Point-of-Care Testing Devices
- Next-Generation Sequencing Platforms
2.2 Market Size & Forecast (2023-2031)
- 2023 Market Size: USD 28.4 Billion
- 2031 Projected Size: USD 51.2 Billion
- CAGR: 7.9%
- Test Volume: 45 billion tests annually (2023) → 68 billion tests (2031)
2.3 Key Market Segments
By Product Type:
- Reagents & Kits (XX% share)
- PCR reagents (XX%)
- Lateral flow components (XX%)
- Culture media (XX%)
- Others (20%)
- Instruments (XX%)
- PCR systems (XX%)
- Automated immunoassay analyzers (XX%)
- Mass spectrometers (XX%)
- Others (XX%)
- Software & Services (25%)
By Technology:
- Molecular Diagnostics (XX%)
- Immunoassays (XX%)
- Microbiology (XX%)
- Other Technologies (10%)
By Disease Type:
- Respiratory Infections (XX%)
- HIV/AIDS (XX%)
- Hepatitis (XX%)
- STDs (XX%)
- COVID-19 (8%)
- Other Diseases (30%)
By End User:
- Hospitals (XX%)
- Diagnostic Laboratories (XX%)
- Research Institutes (XX%)
- Others (15%)
By Region:
- North America (XX%)
- Europe (XX%)
- Asia-Pacific (28%)
- Rest of World (XX%)
3. Market Dynamics
3.1 Market Drivers
1. Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives
- USD 12 billion invested globally in diagnostic capacity building post-COVID
- 75% of countries now have national testing strategies for emerging pathogens
2. Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
- 1.27 million deaths annually attributed to AMR
- 50% increase in demand for antibiotic susceptibility testing since 2020
3. Technological Advancements
- CRISPR-based diagnostics entering clinical use (30% faster than PCR)
- AI-powered image analysis reducing culture interpretation time by 40%
4. Point-of-Care Testing Expansion
- 25% CAGR for rapid diagnostic tests
- 90% reduction in time-to-result compared to lab-based methods
3.2 Market Challenges
1. Regulatory Hurdles
- 12-18 month average approval time for new diagnostic tests
- 30% increase in compliance costs since 2020
2. Reimbursement Limitations
- 40% of novel tests face coverage challenges
- 15% lower reimbursement rates in emerging markets
3. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
- 20% price increase for PCR reagents due to semiconductor shortages
- 3-6 month delays for automated analyzer components
3.3 Market Trends
1. Multiplex Testing Adoption
- 10-plex respiratory panels now standard in ER settings
- 50% cost reduction per pathogen detected
2. Digital Pathology Integration
- Whole slide imaging adoption growing at 35% CAGR
- AI-assisted diagnosis improving accuracy by 25%
3. Home Testing Expansion
- 120% growth in direct-to-consumer test kits
- FDA approval of first smartphone-connected STI test
4. Competitive Landscape
4.1 Market Share Analysis
Company |
Market Share |
Key Products |
Strategic Focus |
Roche Diagnostics |
22% |
cobas® systems |
Molecular diagnostics |
Abbott Laboratories |
18% |
ID NOW™ platform |
Point-of-care testing |
Thermo Fisher Scientific |
15% |
TaqPath™ assays |
High-throughput testing |
bioMérieux |
12% |
VITEK® systems |
Automated microbiology |
Danaher Corporation |
10% |
Cepheid GeneXpert |
Rapid molecular testing |
4.2 Emerging Players
- Mammoth Biosciences: CRISPR-based Dx platform (growing at 80% YoY)
- Visby Medical: Single-use PCR devices
- Lucira Health: Home molecular testing solutions
4.3 Recent Developments (2024)
- Roche launched 30-minute multiplex sepsis test
- Abbott received EUA for AI-driven antibiotic resistance predictor
- Thermo Fisher acquired sequencing startup for $450M
5. Regional Analysis
5.1 North America (XX%)
- US dominates with 85% of regional market
- Canada investing in rural POC testing infrastructure
5.2 Europe (XX%)
- Germany leads in automated microbiology
- UK prioritizing AMR diagnostics
5.3 Asia-Pacific (28%)
- China fastest-growing market at 12% CAGR
- India emerging as tropical disease diagnostics hub
6. Future Outlook
6.1 Short-Term Projections (2025)
- 50% of hospitals to adopt syndromic testing panels
- FDA clearance expected for first CRISPR-based IVD
6.2 Medium-Term Outlook (2027)
- 30% of tests to incorporate AI interpretation
- WGS to become standard for outbreak investigation
6.3 Long-Term Forecast (2031)
- 70% of routine testing moving to point-of-care
- Personalized antimicrobial therapy based on rapid diagnostics
Reasons To Buy

Scope

Key Players
- Abbott Laboratories
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
- bioMérieux SA
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Becton
- Dickinson and Company
Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Report
Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Report
- 1. Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market - Overview
- 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
- 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
- 2.1 Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 2.1.1 By Type
- 2.1.2 By Pathogen
- 2.1.3 By Application
- 2.1.4 By Region
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
- 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Pathogen, By Application, By Country
- 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Pathogen, By Application, By Country
- 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Pathogen, By Application, By Country
- 3.5. PEST Analysis
- 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
- 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
- 3.8. Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
- 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
- 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
- 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.2 Immunoassays
- 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.3 Microbial Culture
- 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.4 Others
- 5.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.1 Bacteria
- 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.2 Viruses
- 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.3 Fungi
- 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.2 Europe
- 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.3 Asia-Pacific
- 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.4 Latin America
- 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.5 Middle East & Africa
- 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.6 Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Pathogen, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031
- 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 9.1.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 9.1.2 Immunoassays
- 9.1.3 Microbial Culture
- 9.1.4 Others
- 9.2.1 Bacteria
- 9.2.2 Viruses
- 9.2.3 Fungi
- 9.2.4 Others
- 9.3.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 9.3.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 9.3.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 9.4.1 United States
- 9.4.2 Canada
9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
9.7 North America Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
- 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
- 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
- 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 10.1.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 10.1.2 Immunoassays
- 10.1.3 Microbial Culture
- 10.1.4 Others
- 10.2.1 Bacteria
- 10.2.2 Viruses
- 10.2.3 Fungi
- 10.2.4 Others
- 10.3.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 10.3.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 10.3.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 10.4.1 Germany
- 10.4.2 United Kingdom
- 10.4.3 France
- 10.4.4 Spain
- 10.4.5 Italy
- 10.4.6 Russia
- 10.4.7 Netherlands
- 10.4.8 Poland
- 10.4.9 Rest of Europe
10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
10.7 Europe Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
- 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
- 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
- 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 11.1.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 11.1.2 Immunoassays
- 11.1.3 Microbial Culture
- 11.1.4 Others
- 11.2.1 Bacteria
- 11.2.2 Viruses
- 11.2.3 Fungi
- 11.2.4 Others
- 11.3.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 11.3.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 11.3.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 11.4.1 China
- 11.4.2 Japan
- 11.4.3 India
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Australia & NZ
- 11.4.6 ASEAN
- 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
11.7 Asia-Pacific Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
- 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
- 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
- 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 12.1.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 12.1.2 Immunoassays
- 12.1.3 Microbial Culture
- 12.1.4 Others
- 12.2.1 Bacteria
- 12.2.2 Viruses
- 12.2.3 Fungi
- 12.2.4 Others
- 12.3.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 12.3.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 12.3.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 12.4.1 Brazil
- 12.4.2 Mexico
- 12.4.3 Argentina
- 12.4.4 Peru
- 12.4.5 Colombia
- 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
12.7 Latin America Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
- 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
- 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
- 13.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 13.1.1 Molecular Diagnostics
- 13.1.2 Immunoassays
- 13.1.3 Microbial Culture
- 13.1.4 Others
- 13.2.1 Bacteria
- 13.2.2 Viruses
- 13.2.3 Fungi
- 13.2.4 Others
- 13.3.1 Hospital Laboratories
- 13.3.2 Diagnostic Centers
- 13.3.3 Point of Care Testing.
- 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
- 13.4.2 UAE
- 13.4.3 South Africa
- 13.4.4 Egypt
- 13.4.5 Israel
- 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
13.7 Middle East & Africa Global Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
- 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
- 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
- 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)- 14.2.1 Abbott Laboratories
- 14.2.2 F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
- 14.2.3 bioMérieux SA
- 14.2.4 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- 14.2.5 Becton
- 14.2.6 Dickinson and Company
16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms