Microbiology Testing Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Rising Importance of Food Safety Caused by The Intake of Contaminated Food- According to the WHO, 600 million people fall ill after eating contaminated food every year, and 420 000 die, resulting in 33 million years of healthy life lost. With growing awareness about food safety and hygiene, the demand for microbiology testing is increasing. These tests are used to detect the presence of harmful microorganisms in food products and other consumables, ensuring that they are safe for consumption.
• Increase In Seasonal Influenza Cases - It is estimated that these seasonal epidemics result in approximately 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness each year worldwide. With the increasing number of seasonal influenza cases, the demand for microbiology testing is increasing as it is used to diagnose and track the spread of the influenza virus.
• Innovative Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases - Infectious disease diagnosis has recently been revolutionized with the advent of over-the-counter and direct-to-consumer diagnostic kits and the Lyme testing algorithm by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Challenges

• Deficiency in Test Accuracy - The accuracy of the test result is paramount in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. If the test is inaccurate or unreliable, it can lead to incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment. This can have serious consequences for the patient and can also have an adverse effect on the microbiology testing market growth.
• High cost of testing
• Limited availability of skilled personnel