The concept of Point of Care Testing (POCT), also known as bedside, near-patient testing and decentralized testing, relates to tests that are conducted by clinical operators at the site of patient care where immediate medical action is taken on the results. The fact that point of care (POCT) represents a departure from conventional laboratory medicine has created new opportunities in the field of diagnostics industry. Technical advancements over recent years have helped point of care testing (POCT) to grow with double digit CAGR from 2009 to 2011 and evolve into a vital diagnostic tool. It is predicted that point of care testing market will be approximately US$ 25 Billion by 2016.

1. POINT OF CARE TESTING MARKET AND FORECAST TO
2016: GLOBAL ANALYSIS
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Point of Care Testing Market Overview
The concept of Point of Care Testing (POCT), also known as bedside, near-patient testing and
decentralized testing, relates to tests that are conducted by clinical operators at the site of patient
care where immediate medical action is taken on the results. The fact that point of care (POCT)
represents a departure from conventional laboratory medicine has created new opportunities in
the field of diagnostics industry. Technical advancements over recent years have helped point of
care testing (POCT) to grow with double digit CAGR from 2009 to 2011 and evolve into a vital
diagnostic tool. It is predicted that point of care testing market will be approximately US$ 25
Billion by 2016.
Blood glucose test controls a lion’s market share of around 70% for the year 2011 and it is
expected to continue its dominance till 2016. Rest of all the others point of care tests market
share covered in this report are in single digit. Infectious disease testing market is expected to
double by 2016 from its market of 2011. As countries are making the healthcare more and more
accessible to people, the demand for various point of care testing is keep on rising. The point of
care testing market has become an established sector worldwide and will continue to provide vital
contribution in in-vitro diagnostics industry.

3. POINT OF CARE TESTING MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2016: GLOBAL ANALYSIS
This 83 page report contains 26 Figures and 12 Tables provides a comprehensive analysis of the
emerging point of care tests market segments, including their dynamics, size, growth, regulatory
requirements, technological trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities for instrument
and consumable suppliers. “Point of Care Testing Market and Forecast to 2016: Global Analysis” report
also provides market landscape and market share information in the point of care testing market. The
report brings together major merger & acquisition, distribution agreement, licensing deals information
in point of care testing market. The report also entails major drivers and challenges of point of care
testing market.
10 Point of Care Test Segments Covered in this Report
Blood Glucose Testing, Cardiac Marker Testing, Lipid Panel/Cholesterol Testing, Blood Coagulation
Testing, Infectious Disease Testing, Urinalysis Testing, Drug of Abuse Testing, Fecal Occult Blood Testing,
Pregnancy & Fertility Testing and Tumor Marker Testing
Key Topics Covered in the Report
Global Point of Care Testing Market Performance (2010 & 2011)
Global Point of Care Testing Market Forecast (2012 – 2016)
Global Point of Care Test Segment Wise Market Share (Breakup) (2010 & 2011)
Global Point of Care Test Segment Wise Market Share (Breakup) Forecast (2012 – 2016)
Market Performance for Each Point of Care Test Segment (2009 – 2011)
Market Forecast for Each Point of Care Test Segment (2012 – 2016)
Major Merger & Acquisition in Point of Care Testing Market (2006 – 2012)
Major Merger & Acquisition in Hospital & Clinics (2011 – 2012)
Distribution Agreement in Point of Care Testing Market (2008 – 2012)
Licensing Deals in Point of Care Testing Market (2008 – 2012)
Growth Drivers for Point of Care Testing Market Globally
Challenges for Point of Care Testing Market Globally

4. POINT OF CARE TESTING MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2016: GLOBAL ANALYSIS
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Point of Care Testing Market & Forecast
3. Global Point of Care Testing Market Share & Forecast
4. By Testing Segments - Point of Care Market & Forecast (2009 to 2016)
4.1 Blood Glucose Testing Market & Forecast
4.2 Cardiac Marker Testing Market & Forecast
4.3 Lipid Panel/Cholesterol Testing Market & Forecast
4.4 Blood Coagulation Testing Market & Forecast
4.5 Infectious Disease Testing Market & Forecast
4.6 Urinalysis Testing Market & Forecast
4.7 Drug of Abuse Testing Market & Forecast
4.8 Fecal Occult Blood Testing Market & Forecast
4.9 Pregnancy & Fertility Testing Market & Forecast
4.10 Tumor Marker Testing Market & Forecast
5. Merger & Acquisition, Distribution Agreement, Licensing Deals in Point of Care Testing Market
5.1 Merger & Acquisition in Point of Care Testing Market
5.2 Merger & Acquisition in Major Hospital & Clinics
5.3 Distribution Agreement in Point of Care Testing Market
5.4 Licensing Deals in Point of Care Testing Market

5. POINT OF CARE TESTING MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2016: GLOBAL ANALYSIS
6. Growth Drivers of the Point of Care Testing Market
6.1 Increase in Chronic Diseases Driving Demand for Point of Care Testing Market
6.2 Continued Expansion of Point Of Care Including Self Testing
6.2.1 The Promise of Point-of-Care Testing
6.2.2 Future of Point of Care Testing - The ‘Worried Well'
6.2.3 Theranostics - Companion Diagnostics
6.2.4 Hub and Spoke
6.2.5 Education
6.3 New Evolution Enhances Point of Care Testing Market
6.3.1 Point of Care Testing (POCT)
6.3.2 On the Market
6.3.3 Expanding Test Menu
6.3.4 Diabetes Tests
6.3.5 Chronic Kidney Disease
6.3.6 Oral Specimens
6.4 Point of Care Testing: A Step to the Future
6.4.1 Paradigm Shifts
6.4.2 Why Consider POCT?
6.4.3 The Future

6. POINT OF CARE TESTING MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2016: GLOBAL ANALYSIS
7. Challenges of the Point of Care Testing Market
7.1 Manufacturing Obstacles in POC Testing Product Development
7.1.1 Avoiding Too Much, Too Soon
7.1.2 Closely Considering Materials and Environment
7.2 Point of Care Testing (POCT) More Expensive than Testing Performed in a Centralized
Laboratory
7.3 Point of Care (POC) Testing Barriers in Low & Middle Income Countries
7.3.1 Barriers to Adoption & Scale-up of POC Technologies
7.3.2 Technical, Administrative & Operational Barriers of Point of Care Tests
7.3.3 Health System Related Barriers of Point of Care Tests
7.3.4 Economic Barriers of Point of Care Tests
List of Tables
Table 5 1: Global - Merger & Acquisition in Point of Care Testing (Million US$), 2006 - 2012
Table 5 2: Merger & Acquisition in Major Hospital & Clinics (Million US$), 2011 - 2012
Table 5 3: Distribution Agreement in Point of Care Testing Market, 2008 - 2012
Table 5 4: Licensing Deals in Point of Care Testing Market, 2008,2009,2011,2012
Table 7 1: Cost Comparisons between POCT & Central Laboratory Testing (US$), 2009
Table 7 2: Hypothetical Labor Steps Involved in Central Laboratory Testing V/S POCT
Table 7 3: Barriers to Adoption & Scale-up of POC Technologies
Table 7 4: Technical, Administrative & Operational Barriers of POC Tests in Low & Middle Income
Countries
Table 7 5: Health System Related Barriers of POC Tests in Low & Middle Income Countries
Table 7 6: Economic Barriers of POC Tests in Low & Middle Income Countries

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