Kidney Function Tests Market Analysis

Kidney Function Tests Market Analysis

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Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into dipsticks, disposables, and reagents. The dipsticks segment accounted for major revenue share of over 58% in 2022 in the kidney function tests market. The kidney function tests employing dipstick technology are highly recommended by physicians for mobile and accurate COVID-19 testing. These tests are routinely used among patients with conditions that increase the risk of kidney disease comprising diabetes & hypertension.

Based on test type, the kidney function tests market is segmented into blood tests and urine tests. The urine tests segment held the majority share and was valued at around USD 529 million in 2022. High revenue share is primarily attributed to the fact that urine tests are the most frequently used procedures for kidney function tests. They are used to detect if the kidneys are leaking any bodily substances such as protein through urine, which can be a major symptom of abnormal kidney function. Urine tests are also used to detect if a person is suffering from pre-renal, renal, or post-renal uraemia.

Further, ease in sample collection in comparison to blood tests, minimal risk of infection, and surging use of dipsticks will further boost the segmental revenues. Hence, all the above-mentioned variables are anticipated to propel the industry growth over the forecast period.

Based on end-use, the market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and others. The diagnostic laboratories segment held a significant share in 2022 and is anticipated to witness fastest growth with a CAGR of 6.6% throughout the forecast period. Rise in target population of people suffering from different kidney disorders, increasing prevalence of chronic kidney diseases, surging geriatric population among others are prime factors responsible for increasing patient footfall in diagnostic laboratories.

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), Creatinine clearance among others are the key renal/kidney function tests that are being carried out in diagnostic laboratories. Further, availability of well-trained healthcare personnels, better infrastructure and advanced equipment, and consistent rise in number of diagnostic laboratories are anticipated to further fuel the segmental growth. Hence, owing to afore-mentioned pointers, the market is projected to record robust growth over the forecast period.

North America held the dominating revenue share in the global kidney function tests market and is expected to reach over USD 652 million by 2032. The growing patient population for acute kidney injuries, rising prevalence of urinary disorders and related co-morbidities along with increasing awareness levels for proper diagnostic procedures in the region is projected to fuel the market growth.