A crucial component of the healthcare industry is clinical laboratories. In these clinical laboratories, the majority of diagnostic testing—from blood tests to genetic analyses—are carried out to identify various disorders. Clinical laboratories provide information and tools, such as test results and diagnostics, which maximize the necessary distribution in the healthcare system. In the absence of medical laboratory facilities, this would make it more difficult for clinicians to adjust, start, and stop treatment.
Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The need for clinical laboratory services and diagnostic testing has increased recently due to the rising prevalence of infectious disorders, including viral outbreaks and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is possible for infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites to spread from person to person either directly or indirectly. To properly detect and manage these disorders, the clinical laboratories are making significant investments in cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, such as molecular diagnostics and serology testing. The demand for clinical laboratories to diagnose patients' infectious disorders in the laboratory is rising due to an increase in infectious diseases. In addition to urinalysis, immunology and allergy tests, and blood counts, the clinical laboratory offers a variety of services for the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from infectious diseases. To guarantee improved accuracy, uniformity, and repeatability of research, digital pathology systems employ algorithms for analysis and diagnostic reporting.
Clinical laboratories are severely constrained by the need for qualified and experienced personnel. Clinical laboratory services have grown as a result of the rapid rise in the number of adults 65 and older who require routine diagnostic testing for health reasons; however, market growth is anticipated to be constrained by the quantity of highly qualified personnel working in the laboratory facility. Patient safety is negatively impacted by inaccurate diagnostic test results, which may result in delayed or incorrect diagnoses that are harmful to patients' health. Laboratory procedures are associated with a high number of inaccurate outcomes and diagnostic test mistakes. The three categories of laboratory practice are pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. When laboratory test results are misused and accurate results are transmitted, post-analytical errors may occur.
Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market
Prior to the pandemic, the European market for clinical laboratory services was expanding as a result of things like aging populations, a rise in the incidence of chronic illnesses, and improvements in diagnostic technology. Global healthcare systems and services, especially clinical laboratory services, have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical laboratories' overall workload has been impacted by the increase in demand for COVID-19 testing, including serological and diagnostic testing. Priorities and operational procedures changed as a result of many laboratories shifting their focus to accommodate COVID-19 testing. There is more interest in remote testing and telehealth options now that lockdowns and social distancing techniques have been implemented. The pandemic hastened the introduction of digital pathology, automation, and other technical innovations in clinical laboratories.
Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market Key Players
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as major key players are Abbott, ACM Global Laboratories, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Siemens Healthineers AG, Cerba HealthCare, Exact Sciences Corporation, Sonic Healthcare Limited Q2 Solutions (A subsidiary of IQVIA Inc.) and various others.
Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market Segmentation:
By Specialty: Based on the Specialty, Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market is segmented as; Clinical Chemistry Testing, Haematology Testing, Microbiology Testing, Immunology Testing, Cytology Testing, Drugs Of Abuse Testing, Anatomic Pathology Services, Genetic Testing, and Other Esoteric Testing.
By Technology: Based on the Technology, Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market is segmented as; Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Mass Spectrometry, Real-Time PCR, DNA Sequencing, Flow Cytometry, and Other Technologies.
By Provider: Based on the Provider, Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market is segmented as; Independent & Reference Laboratories, Hospital-Based Laboratories, Clinical Based Laboratories, and Nursing And Physician Office-Based Laboratories.
By Application: Based on the Application, Europe Clinical Laboratory Services Market is segmented as; Drug Discovery Related Services and Development Related Services, Bio analytical & Lab Chemistry Services, Toxicology Testing Services, Cell & Gene Therapy Related Services, Preclinical & Clinical Trial Related Services, and Other Clinical Laboratory Services.
By Region: This research also includes data for Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, U.K., Rest of Europe and UAE.