By Product Type:
The POCT market is segmented by product type into Covid-19 testing kits, Glucose monitoring products, Infectious disease testing products, Coagulation monitoring products, Pregnancy and fertility testing products, and others. The demand for Covid-19 testing kits has surged dramatically due to the global pandemic, while the market for glucose monitoring products remains steady with the increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide.
By Platform:
The different platforms in the POCT market include lateral flow assays, dipsticks, microfluids, molecular diagnostics, and immunoassays. Lateral flow assays continue to dominate the market due to their ease of use and rapid results, while molecular diagnostics are quickly gaining traction for their high accuracy in detecting various diseases.
By Mode of Purchase:
POCT products can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) or prescribed by healthcare providers. The market is seeing an increase in OTC products as consumers seek more convenient and accessible testing options, especially for conditions like pregnancy and fertility testing.
By Testing Type:
The POCT market includes various testing types such as diagnostic testing, monitoring testing, and screening testing. Diagnostic testing, particularly for infectious diseases like Covid-19, remains the most prominent segment in the market.
By End-User:
End-users of POCT products include hospitals, clinics, home care settings, and others. With the growing trend towards decentralized healthcare, home care settings are becoming an increasingly important end-user segment for POCT products.