Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market Size Report | Global Outlook 2030

[Research Report] The bacterial and viral specimen collection market size is expected to grow from US$ 20,345.2 million in 2022 to US$ 60,200.3 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 14.7% from 2022 to 2031.

Analyst’s View Point

The bacterial and viral specimen collection market analysis explains market drivers, such as the rising prevalence of bacterial and viral diseases, which is a standalone factor responsible for influential market growth. Further, technological advancement is expected to introduce new trends in the market during 2022–2031. Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into bacterial specimen collection and viral specimen collection. The bacterial specimen collection segment accounted for a larger share in 2022. Based on application, the diagnostic segment dominated the market by accounting for the maximum share. By sample, the market is segmented as swabs, bacterial transport media, sample collection kits, and others. By end-user segment, the hospitals segment is likely to account for a considerable share of the bacterial and viral specimen collection market during the forecast period.

Bacterial and viral specimen collection is used for the isolation, identification, and characterization of bacterial & viral agents, proper collection and transport of clinical specimens. The specimens are collected and comply with the required biosafety guidelines when dealing with potentially infectious clinical specimens to maintain a safe working environment for healthcare workers, patients, and laboratories.

Market Insights

Rising Prevalence of Bacterial and Viral Diseases

According to the ReAct published report in 2022, in the past, bacterial infections have been underestimated, causing a global healthcare burden. For instance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report reveals that microorganisms such as E.coli and Klebsiella pneumonia that are resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause the healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant burden on the healthcare system. Additionally, the report further reveals that 63.5% of the infection cases are caused due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.    Further, the ReAct report reveals that 7.7 million deaths globally were linked to bacterial infection, accounting for 13.6% or 1 in 8 of all global deaths, making bacterial infection the second-leading cause of death globally. Such increasing bacterial infections are due to only five types of bacteria. These include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

The American Cancer Society, Inc. 2023 report reveals that viral infections are also on the rise globally. Human Papillomavirus (HPV), HPV and cervical cancer, and HPV and other cancers are examples of the main causes of viral infections. Among these, HPV infections are very common among the population. Therefore, rising bacterial and viral infection among the population is a standalone factor responsible for the influential growth of the market in the forecast period 2021-2031.

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Future Trend

Technological Advancement in Microbiological Specimen Collection Kits

Specimen for culture must be collected by the technician and processed properly in the laboratories. Specimen collection kits are available for routine culture, and each kit comprises a transport system composed of a sterile swab and transport medium. For proper processing and transportation of collected specimens, companies are developing innovative specimen collection kits. "Fisherbrand Bacteriology Culture Collection and Transport System" by Fischer Scientific is one such example of an innovative specimen collection kit. The specimen collection kit is specialized for the collection and transportation of a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and facultative microorganisms.

Further, Anaerobe Systems, Inc.'s "BIOME-Preserve Anaerobic Microbiome Collection Kit" is another example of a specimen collection kit. BIOME-Preserve is a specialized collection kit that preserves live microbiome samples (such as stool or fecal samples) for the growth and isolation of anaerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms. Also, the samples can be directly frozen in BIOME-Preserve for long-term cryogenic storage with multiple collection species such as Bifidobacterium spp., Bacteroides spp., Blautia spp., Eubacterium halii, Akkermansia muciniphila, and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Thus, technological advancement in bacterial and viral specimen collections could propel the growth of the bacterial and viral specimen collection market in the future.

Report Segmentation and Scope

Product Type-Based Insights

Based on product type, the bacterial and viral specimen collection market is bifurcated into bacterial specimen collection and viral specimen collection. The bacterial specimen collection segment held a larger market share in 2022. Rising bacterial infection worldwide and routine bacteria clinical testing in the laboratories is a standalone factors responsible for the influential segment growth for the forecast period 2021-2031. This is due to bacteria present in the environment being responsible for causing several diseases and mortality in farm animals. To identify the specific bacteria responsible for causing infection, a bacteria culture test is a common laboratory test performed to help diagnose certain types of infections. The specimens collected for such bacteria test is throat culture, urine culture, sputum culture, blood culture, stool culture, and others. Therefore, rising bacterial infection results in accelerated demand for specimen collection kits, resulting in routine clinical examinations responsible for influential segment growth.

Application-Based Insights

Based on application, the global bacterial and viral specimen collection market is classified into diagnostic and research. The diagnostic segment held the largest market share in 2022 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during 2022–2031. A specimen collection kit offers all the components necessary to secure a sample and transport it to the laboratory for diagnostic purposes. Also, companies are developing innovative collection kit products intended for diagnostic clinical purposes. Merck's "Milliflex Rapid System 2.0" is one such example intended for microbial QC testing with a proven rapid microbiology testing method. "Milliflex Rapid System 2.0" is an automated system intended for the diagnostic detection of contaminant microorganisms and is suitable for rapid sterility, bioburden, in-process, and product release testing. Also, the product is equipped with a range of new features and is still based on the same proven ATP-bioluminescence technology, providing lucrative benefits for faster clinical results. These include fast and reproducible results, easy handling & validation, and others.

End User-Based Insights

Based on end users, the global bacterial and viral specimen collection market is segmented as hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, academic & research institutes, and others. The hospitals segment will account for the largest share of the bacterial and viral specimen collections market. Rising patients suffering from respiratory viruses and bacterial infection and subsequently offering a rationale for antimicrobial drug therapies are the contributing factors responsible for the growing demand for specimen collection kits in hospitals. Additionally, surging cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in acute care hospital raises the utilization of bacterial and viral specimen collection products in hospitals, thereby dominating the market growth for the forecast period 2021-2031.

Regional Analysis

The North American bacterial and viral specimen collection market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The market growth in this region is attributed to the rising viral diseases–a standalone factor positively influencing the growth of the market. As per the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 2023 report, in the United States, encephalitis is commonly caused by a viral infection caused by the herpes virus and arboviruses. The National Institute of Health (NIH) report reveals that, in the US, encephalitis has been associated with an estimated 19,000 hospitalizations, 230,000 hospital delays, and US$650 million in hospitalization costs annually. Therefore, with rising encephalitis viral infection, there is an accelerated demand for bacterial and viral specimen collection kits.

Further, companies are developing innovative products through bacterial and viral specimen collection kits. Abbott's "multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit" is one such example. The product specializes in collecting multiple specimens, providing real-time CT/NG samples. Also, the product specializes in collecting and transporting male and female specimens such as swabs & urine for the detection of bacteria, including Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Such notable developments will accelerate the adoption of bacterial and viral specimen collections in the US for the forecast period 2021-2031.

Likewise, Asia Pacific will account for the highest CAGR for the bacterial and viral specimen collections market for the forecast period 2021-2031. This is due to top players' presence in the Asia Pacific region involved in the development of bacterial and viral specimen collection kits. Marken is one such example involved in the production and delivery of biological sample kits. Marken is also an end-to-end solution partner for patient-centric global kit services, including customized sample collection kits intended for project management and developing products of any specifications. For instance, in June 2021, Marken announced the production of COVID-19 test kits with Marken's service portfolio, including direct-to-patient (DTP) and home healthcare (HHC) services, allowing the company to support ongoing clinical trials by delivering patients remotely in 80 countries globally. Therefore, innovative product launches by the top competitive players in the Asia Pacific region enhance the market growth of bacterial and viral specimen collection for the forecast period 2021-2031.

The report profiles leading players operating in the global bacterial and viral specimen collection market. These include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Quidel Corporation, QIAGEN N.V., WuXi Nest Biotechnology Co., Ltd., DiaSorin S.p.A, Titan Biotech Ltd, Spectrum Solutions LLC, Becton Dickinson and Company, COPAN Diagnostic Inc., Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic LLC.

• In January 2023, QIAGEN announced the launching of the EZ2 Connect MDx platform intended for automated sample processing in diagnostic labs. The new product launch is making an in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) platform for automated sample processing available globally from a research perspective. Also, the EZ2 Connect MDx enables labs to purify DNA and RNA from 24 samples in as little as 30 minutes, and the new device carries the European Union (EU) CE-IVD compliance available in the US, Canada, and other countries. 
• In September 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the launching of the "SpeciMAX Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit" to safely collect saliva for a research perspective. The SpeciMAX Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit preserves viral nucleic acids in a non-hazardous stabilization solution that inactivates common respiratory viruses for safer sample collection.
• In August 2021, Cardinal Health announced a partnership with Abbott and Quidel for rapid over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests. Also, through this partnership, Cardinal Health's laboratory product portfolio can now support customized testing and surveillance programs intended for the workplace, travel & hospitality industry. Further, the partnership provides comprehensive solutions, including at-home tests, rapid on-site testing, PCR (molecular testing), and on-site or at-home specimen collection.
• In May 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Everlywell's standalone, at-home COVID-19 test sample collection kit amid the pandemic. The kit is specialized to collect and transport the sample to the laboratory for processing.

Company Profiles

• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Quidel Corporation
• QIAGEN N.V.
• WuXi Nest Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
• DiaSorin S.p.A
• Titan Biotech Ltd
• Spectrum Solutions LLC
• Becton Dickinson and Company
• COPAN Diagnostic Inc.
• Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic LLC

Report Scope

Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market Report Scope

Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market are:

1. Thermo Fisher Scientific
2. Quidel Corporation
3. QIAGEN N.V.
4. WuXi Nest Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
5. DiaSorin S.p.A

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.