The Market and Future Potential for Molecular Point-of-Care (mPOC), 11th Edition

The Market and Future Potential for Molecular Point-of-Care (mPOC), 11th Edition


Molecular point-of-care (mPOC) diagnostic solutions offer enhanced sensitivity and specificity compared to existing near-patient and rapid tests. They expand diagnostic capabilities in critical care units, physician offices, outpatient clinics, and community health posts, aiming to assess conditions or admit patients accurately. The concept blends the accessibility of point-of-care (POC) testing with the precision of molecular technology. Kalorama Information has been covering mPOC on a regular basis since 2013.

Our latest report, The Market and Future Potential for Molecular Point-of-Care (mPOC), 11th Edition, is a valuable resource for understanding the size and growth potential of the molecular POC market from 2023-2028. mPOC has transitioned from a novel trend to a significant contributor to the market. Instruments from companies like Abbott, BioMérieux, Cepheid, and others play a substantial role in the IVD point-of-care market. Understanding these markets is crucial for assessing the opportunity in point-of-care testing and microbiology IVD.

The Market and Future Potential for Molecular Point-of-Care (mPOC), 11th Edition provides market sizing, forecasting, trend mapping, and competitive analysis for POC tests using PCR or other molecular technology, offering fast turnaround times and usability in near-patient settings.

Kalorama reports provide real-world analysis and modeling for relevant circumstances. Analysts offer insights into near-patient molecular testing using small instruments.

The data in The Market and Future Potential for Molecular Point-of-Care (mPOC), 11th Edition includes information on systems, competitor analysis, and the size and growth of the market.
  • What are the mPOC market opportunities beyond COVID-19?
  • What are the current systems on the market? Who’s winning?
  • What’s the size of the Molecular Point-of-Care Market: 2023-2028
  • Geographic Breakout of the Molecular Point-of-Care Market, 2023 (N. America, Europe, APAC, RoW)
  • Segment Breakout of Molecular Point-of-Care Market, 2023 (Respiratory vs. Other)
  • Near Patient Molecular IVD Market: 2023-2028
  • Near Patient Molecular Market Share by Vendor, 2023
  • Company Profiles
Competitive Analysis

Companies covered in this report, in profiles and/or product tables and market developments discussion include:
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Aidian Oy
  • Akonni Biosystems
  • Anitoa
  • binx health, inc.
  • Biocartis NV
  • BioGX
  • bioMérieux SA
  • Cepheid
  • Credo Bioscience
  • Cue Health
  • Curetis NV
  • Curiosity Diagnostics (Bio-Rad)
  • DiaSorin S.p.A
  • Domus Diagnostics
  • Fluxergy
  • GenMark Diagnostics
  • Genomadix
  • Greiner Bio-One GmbH
  • LEX Diagnostics
  • Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
  • Mesa Biotech, Inc.
  • MicroGEM
  • Minute Molecular
  • Nanopath
  • QIAGEN NV
  • QuantuMDx Group
  • Quidel Corporation
  • Roche
  • Rover Diagnostics
  • Sekisui Diagnostics LLC
  • T2 Biosystems
Scope and Methodology

The market definition for molecular point-of-care can be challenging compared to other markets that Kalorama Information covers as there are competing ideas about point-of-care or near-patient tests. But the future promise of molecular point-of-care is in sample-to-answer workflows and short result times that would make systems useful for a physician lab office. Therefore, systems like Roche’s cobas Liat, Abbott’s ID NOW (formerly the Alere i), and bioMérieux’s Biofire FilmArray 2.0 are the type of systems principally considered in market scope.

For the purposes of this report, systems must be capable of running CLIA-waived tests or have that capability in the near future. That being said there are a wide variety of molecular systems that could be classified as near-patient or rapid. Since sales of these systems may affect core markets, Kalorama also includes in the discussion and in some additional market considerations rapid molecular testing that may be challenging to define as point-of-care but have a point-of-care-like quality such as HAI or STI testing.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Molecular Point-of-Care Market (mPOC), 2023-2028 ($M)
    • Table Near Patient Molecular Systems Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
    • Where is Molecular Point-of-Care in 2024?
      • Table Molecular Point-of-Care Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
    • Molecular Point-of-Care Market Analysis
      • Table Molecular Point-of-Care Market Growth, 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table mPOC Market by Disease Indication, 2023 (%; Respiratory, Other)
      • Market Observations
      • "Near-Patient" Molecular Systems Market
        • Table Near Patient Molecular Systems Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
        • Table Near Patient Molecular Systems Market Growth, 2023-2028 (%)
        • Table mPOC and Near-Patient Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
        • Table mPOC and Near-Patient Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
    • Current Trends
      • Molecular Point-of-Care Diagnostics Defined
      • Usage of Molecular Point-of-Care
      • Leading mPOC Platforms
        • Table Molecular POC Diagnostic Platforms and Technologies
    • Trends
    • Scope and Methodology
  • Molecular Point-of-Care Market Development and Trends
    • COVID-19 and Molecular POC
      • Table Molecular POC COVID-19 Emergency Authorizations
      • CDC Initial Response, Long Term Situation
      • COVID-19's Unique Challenge
      • BARDA Directs Funding to mPOC
    • Regulatory Developments
    • Consortia, Funding, Prizes
    • Deals
      • Table Deals in Molecular Point-of-Care, April 2019-Feb 2024
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Molecular Point-of-Care
      • Table Disadvantages of Molecular Point-of-Care, by Setting (Physician Office Laboratory (POL) /
    • Justification: The Sensitivity/Specificity Argument
    • New Systems and Menu Expansion
      • Mesa Biotech Strep A Approval
      • Combination Tests Changing Market: SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV
      • STI Continues to Be a Growth Area
    • Deals, Investment in mPOC Systems
      • Roche Acquires LumiraDx for up to $350M
      • Thermo Acquires Mesa Biotech
      • EU Researchers Awarded €3M to Develop POC Molecular Tests
      • Scope Fluidics AST System Sees Investment
    • China as a POC Market
    • Common Tests and Analytes in POC Diagnostics
    • Component Technologies of Molecular Point-of-Care Diagnostics
      • Microfluidics
      • qPCR
      • Microarrays
      • Isothermal Amplification
      • Test Automation
      • Primers and Probes
      • Detection
      • Next-Generation Sequencing
      • Molecular Diagnostics
      • Real-Time PCR (qPCR)
      • Isothermal Amplification Methods
      • Line Probe Assays
      • Next-Generation Sequencing
    • Applications and Potential Applications for Molecular Point-of-Care
      • Major Testing Applications for Molecular POC Diagnostics
      • Influenza
      • Reclassification of RIDTs
      • Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
      • Strep A
      • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
      • Emerging Applications
      • Zika
      • Other Respiratory Infections
      • Group B Streptococcus
      • Human Papillomavirus
      • Herpes Simplex Virus
      • Vaginitis
      • Tuberculosis
      • Malaria
      • Other Tropical and Neglected Diseases
      • Cancer
    • European Device Regulations
  • Market Analysis
    • Molecular Point-of-Care Market Analysis
      • Table Molecular Point-of-Care Market, 2023-2028 ($M, %)
      • Table Molecular Point-of-Care Market, 2023-2028 ($M)
      • Table Geographic Breakout of the Molecular Point-of-Care Market, by Region (North America,
      • Table Segment Breakout of Molecular Point-of-Care Market, by Area (COVID-Respiratory vs. Other),
      • Table Breakout of Molecular Point-of-Care Market (Respiratory, Other), 2023 (%)
    • "Near Patient Molecular" Market
      • Table Near Patient Molecular Systems Market, 2023-2028 ($M, %)
      • Market Share Near Patient
        • Table Market Share, Near Patient Molecular Testing
        • Table Market Share, Near Patient Molecular Testing, by Vendor (Abbott, bioMérieux, Cepheid, Roche,
  • Company Profiles
    • Abbott Laboratories
    • Aidian Oy
    • Akonni Biosystems
    • binx health, inc.
    • Biocartis NV
    • bioMérieux SA
      • Table bioMérieux FilmArray Est. Systems per Quarter, Q4 '18-Q3 '23
      • Table FilmArray Systems Installed by Quarter, Q4 2018-Q3 2022
    • Cepheid (Danaher)
      • Molecular Healthcare-Acquired Infection (HAI) Testing
      • Molecular Sexual Health and Women's Health Testing
      • Molecular Critical Infectious Disease Testing
      • Molecular Oncology/Genetics Testing
    • Credo Diagnostics Biomedical Pte. Ltd.
    • Cue Health
    • Curetis NV (OpGen)
    • DiaSorin S.p.A
    • GenMark Diagnostics (Roche)
    • Greiner Bio-One GmbH
    • Lucira Health (Pfizer)
    • Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (SD Biosensor)
    • Mesa Biotech, Inc. (Thermo)
    • QIAGEN NV
    • QuantuMDx Group
    • QuidelOrtho Corporation
    • Roche
    • Sekisui Diagnostics LLC
    • T2 Biosystems

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