Lateral Flow Assays Market Trends

Growth Drivers

•  Increasing Research Costs – The growth of the global lateral flow assays market is driven by increased investment in research and development activities. This helps to find more viable solutions for biosafety cabinets. Research reports show that global R&D spending has grown from around USD 680 billion to over USD 2.5 trillion in 2020.
• Growing Demand for Point-of-the-Care Testing – Point-of-the-care diagnostics devices have become increasingly important in recent years due to their ability to provide fast and accurate results in a variety of environments. Lateral flow assays are well suited to POCTs due to their simplicity, portability, and ease of use.
• Growing Demand for Food Safety Testing - The demand for food safety testing is increasing globally, due to factors such as the increasing incidence of foodborne illnesses, and safety regulations. Food changes and consumer awareness is increasing about the safety and quality of the food they eat. Side flow testing is widely used for food safety testing due to its ease of use, fast turnaround time, and ability to detect a wide range of contaminants such as pathogens, toxins, and allergens. 

Challenges

• Lack of Sensitivity and Specificity – Lateral flow assays are known to have limitations in terms of sensitivity and specificity compared to other diagnostic methods, such as PCR or ELISA. This can lead to false-positive or false-negative results, which can be a significant challenge in various applications.
• Competition from Substitute Technologies
• Regulatory Limitations Associated