Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market Size, Share Opportunity and Market Forecast - 2030

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market is segmented By Product Type(Pregnancy Test Kits, Fertility Test Kits, and others), By Test Type (FSH Urine,hCG Blood,hCG Urine, LH Urine, and others), By Distribution Channel (Gynecology/ Fertility Clinics, Online Sales, Hypermarkets and Supermarkets and others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market Overview

The Global Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market size was valued at USD 137.5 million in 2022 and is estimated to reach USD 230.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Pregnancy point-of-care testing (POCT) is a form of testing in which the analysis is performed where healthcare is provided close to or near the patient. Pregnancy Point-of-care testing is preferably pregnancy testing kits, fertility testing kits, and others.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2022)

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market Dynamics and Trends

The growing cases of gynecological disorders, fertility issues, and preference for fast and accurate point-of-care tests are driving the growth of global pregnancy point-of-care testing in the forecast period.

The Growing Cases of Gynecological Disorders, Infertility and Increased Adoption of Point-of-Care Testing are Driving the Global Market Growth in the Forecast Period. 

UCLA Health in 2020 estimated that about 15% of couples would have trouble conceiving. Also, according to Fertility Answers, about 30% of infertility cases can be attributed solely to the female, 30% can be attributed solely to the male, 30% can be attributed to a mixture of both partners and 10% of cases have an unidentified reason. 

A gynecological disorder is a condition that affects the normal function of female reproductive organs, including the breasts and organs in the abdominal and pelvic area, namely the womb (uterus), ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva., Such as Cervical Dysplasia, Pelvic Floor Prolapse, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and Uterine Fibroids. 

The growing cases of the mentioned and other gynecological disorders are boosting the growth of the global pregnancy point-of-care testing market in the forecast period. For instance, according to the Hopkins Medicine Organization, Cervical dysplasia affects between 250,000 and one million women throughout the United States every year. Though women of any age can develop cervical dysplasia, the condition occurs most frequently in those between ages 25 and 35.

Furthermore, the increased adoption of point-of-care testing methods owing to their benefits also contributes to market growth. For example, point-of-care testing (POCT) allows immediate clinical decision-making in the diagnosis process (rule-in or rule-out), treatment choice and monitoring, and prognosis. Thus, growing cases of gynecological disorders, infertility and increased adoption of point-of-care testing are driving the global market growth in the forecast period.

The Frequent Pregnancy POC Testing Errors will Restrain the Growth of the Global Pregnancy Point-of-Care Testing Market.

However, errors may be more frequent with pregnancy POC testing than with laboratory testing, which can occur because the POC testing environment is generally less controlled than laboratory conditions, and the results can be at higher risk of external interference than laboratory processes, which can lead to inaccuracy. Thus, the frequency of errors will hamper the global pregnancy point-of-care testing market.

COVID-19 on Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the market. For instance, according to an article published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences in January 2021, pregnant women may be more likely to be infected with COVID-19 and may develop additionally complicated clinical events. 

Therefore, as a result, the sale of pregnancy detection kits was raised during the pandemic. Furthermore, the pandemic has made us realize to advance healthcare facilities and improve research and development in diagnosis and treatments. Thus, the market witnessed moderate growth during the pandemic.

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market Segment Analysis

The HCG Urine Pregnancy Testing Kits are Expected to Dominate the Market Throughout the Forecast Period (2022-2029).

The hCG urine pregnancy testing kits are expected to dominate the global market owing to the ease of availability, low cost and accuracy. The hCG urine pregnancy testing kits contain special strips that detect HCG. Most hCG Urine pregnancy testing kits are 99% efficacious when utilized accurately, which is about the same precision rate as pregnancy tests carried out in a healthcare provider's office. 

These test kits are available in the majority of drug or grocery shops. They're easy to use and inexpensive, for example, Mylab's PregaScreen is Priced at INR 55 only. Reading the instructions on these tests is essential before taking the test. 

For most of these test kits, HCG can be identified in urine till ten days post conception. Nevertheless, taking it after missing a period lowers the possibility of obtaining a false-negative result. A missed period generally occurs about 14 days after conception.

Furthermore, new product introductions by key market players are also ensuring the segment's growth in the forecast period. For instance, in April 2022, Mankind Pharma introduced a new and advanced pregnancy detection test kit for the Indian market, Prega News Advanced. 

The product has a single-step pregnancy test device that does not need the collection of urine in a dropper or a container, making it the easiest and most convenient method to test pregnancy at home. Thus, from the data mentioned above, it is estimated that the hCG Urine pregnancy testing kits will dominate the global pregnancy point-of-care testing market in the forecast period.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Market Geographical Share

The North American Region Holds the Largest Global Pregnancy Point-of-Care Testing Market Share. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infertility rates in the United States are rising. Also, according to the United Nations, there used to be a worldwide average of 5 children per woman in 1950, but in 2020, that average fell to 2 children. In the United States, approximately 11% of women and 9% of men of childbearing age suffer infertility. 

The CDC declares that in heterosexual women 15 to 49 years who have never given childbirth, approximately 19% experience infertility. A woman is less probable to encounter infertility if she has had at least one birth. Roughly 6% of these married women 15 to 49 years have infertility. Over the past few years, there has been an advancement in the incidence of unplanned pregnancies, dramatically leading to high demand for pregnancy test kits and devices across North America. 

As published in the National Library of Medicine, an estimated 3 million unwanted pregnancies and 1.5 induced abortions are happening in the United States. In addition, growing awareness levels on the usage of pregnancy self-detection devices increased awareness of the benefits and advantages obtained by using these pregnancy detection kits, the rising rate of teenage pregnancy, the rise in government support for the use of pregnancy tests and a high rise in need for self-test pregnancy kits are further boosting the pregnancy testing market growth in North America. 

In addition, the advancement in technological advancements in pregnancy test kits owing to the ongoing movement in launching new products in the market integrated with other market developments such as acquisition, mergers, expansion and others in this region ensure its dominance over the global market. Therefore, the growing number of infertility cases, increasing incidences of unplanned pregnancies and growing awareness are estimated to contribute to the dominance of North America over the global market in the forecast period.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2022)

Pregnancy Point of Care Testing Companies and Competitive Landscape

The pregnancy point-of-care testing market is moderately competitive due to the presence of key local and global players. Some key players are Abbott Laboratories, EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc, BioMérieux SA, Mylab, Atlas Medical, Quidel Corporation, BIOSYNEX SA, Prestige Brands Holdings, Swiss Precision Diagnostics (SPD) GmbH, Piramal Enterprises, NG BIOTECH SAS among others. 

These key players hold the major share of the market through innovations, product launches, collaborations, acquisitions and alliances. For instance, in June 2022, Mylab Discovery Solutions introduced the PregaScreen, an at-home pregnancy test kit that allows women to detect their pregnancy status.

Abbott Laboratories

Overview: 

Abbott Laboratories was established in 1888 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Abbott Laboratories is one of the leading healthcare companies worldwide that delivers a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products.

Product Portfolio:

Abbott Laboratories’ pregnancy point-of-care testing product portfolio has ALERE hCG Easy Pregnancy Test: The Alere hCG Easy Pregnancy Test is a rapid diagnostic device for qualitatively detecting human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in urine.

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