North America Molecular Diagnostics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Instruments, Reagents, Others), By Test Location, By Technology (PCR, ISH, INAAT, Sequencing), By Application, By Country,- Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2025-2034

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market Size and Growth

The North America molecular diagnostics market size was exhibited at USD 5.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit around USD 8.91 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market Key Takeaways:

• The reagents segment accounted for largest revenue share of 62.70% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a fastest CAGR over the forecast period.
• Moreover, instruments segment also accounted for a significant share in 2024.
• Central laboratories segment accounted for largest revenue share of 75.32% of the market in 2024.
• Self-test or over-the-counter segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during forecast period.
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) segment held a high revenue share of 46.12% of the market in 2024.
• Sequencing technology is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR over the forecasted years.
• Infectious disease segment accounted for largest revenue share of 54.0% of the market in 2024.
• Oncology segment is anticipated to grow at fastest CAGR during projected timeframe.

Report Scope of North America Molecular Diagnostics Market

Rising COVID-19 vaccination rate and decreasing demand for COVID-19 testing are expected to negatively impact market growth. However, advancements in molecular diagnostic technology enabled early detection of numerous diseases, reducing possibility of severe economic, and social burdens.

Increasing demand for advanced molecular diagnostic methods, a growing need for point-of-care facilities, and rising external funding for research and development are key factors driving the market.

Molecular diagnostics enable early diagnosis of cancer, genetic disorders, and infectious diseases by using PCR, sequencing, & genetic technologies. Furthermore, the region's high prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases such as genetic diseases, STIs, and cancer among others, is projected to support the market expansion. For instance, according to a report published by the CDC, congenital heart defects are most prevalent birth defects in the U.S., impacting around 1% of births annually.

Increasing demand for patient-centric healthcare services and growing adoption of technologically advanced testing products at point-of-care facilities such as clinics, retail pharmacies, physician offices, and others are further projected to drive the market expansion over the forecast period. Moreover, market players are continuously involved in developing novel POC testing products to capture market opportunities. For instance, in February 2024, Huwel Lifesciences developed a portable RT-PCR instrument to test different types of viruses. The company claimed that the test takes around 30 minutes and can be used to conduct the test for respiratory and other infections using blood and gastrointestinal samples. Such initiatives are projected to drive the market in the coming years.

Additionally, growing funding from the government to enhance development of novel test kits is anticipated to drive the market. For instance, in September 2022, Redbud Medicine raised USD 10 million in Series A funding. Federal funding also helps local and state laboratories increase their capacity and allows them to keep up with increasing demand. Similarly, in June 2024, Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. received USD 24 million to accelerate development of Wave platform and novel rapid testing. Molecular diagnostics test menus for infectious diseases cannot afford to be static or superficial due to diverse nature of infectious diseases and building resistance of causative agents.

Market Dynamics

Operating players in market are launching innovative products owing to increasing demand for molecular diagnostics in North America. For instance, in January 2024, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.introduced the COVID-19 RT PCR test for fast-spreading COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant, XBB.1.5. Similarly, in November 2022, Cepheid, a Danaher subsidiary, launched launched Xpert GBS LB XC, which uses enriched Lim broth cultures for molecular diagnostics. Hence, continuous technological advancements in products and instruments are boosting the adoption of molecular diagnostics tests in North America region, as they provide portability, greater accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

Moreover, increasing penetration of molecular diagnostics tests at home-based health services is further projected to support market expansion. As of May 2024, there were 302 molecular diagnostics tests approved for COVID-19 infection detection by the U.S. FDA. Out of 302 molecular tests available in the market, around 78 tests can be used with home-collected samples. The market is flooded with new molecular diagnostics tests for detection of SARS-CoV-2, making it saturated. Furthermore, increasing availability and access to faster PoC molecular diagnostics in North America is expected to act as a driver for demand for PoC diagnostics.

However, increasing approval of rival technologies such as immunoassays and others due to technological advancements, POC and automation in these technologies are affecting market uptake of molecular diagnostics over forecast period. In December 2022, BioMérieux announced approval of its automated immunoassay system “Vidas Kube,” which can be used in critical care emergency settings for detection of infectious diseases, immunochemistry, and food pathogens. Such initiatives are expected to decrease market growth over forecast period.

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market By Product Insights

The reagents segment accounted for largest revenue share of 62.70% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Reagents offer standardized results, improved efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are anticipated to support market growth. Furthermore, commercialization & introduction of new tests and reagents are expected to boost market growth. For instance, in October 2021, Eurofins Genomics received funding of USD 30 million from the United States Department of Health and Human Services and United States Department of the Air Force for expansion of manufacturing capacity of reagents used in COVID-19 diagnostics.

Moreover, instruments segment also accounted for a significant share in 2024. Segment growth is attributed to robust machine structure, user-friendly software, and excellent support services are anticipated to drive the market. Moreover, in May 2024, Sansure Biotech presented its comprehensive range of IVD products, including iPonatic III portable molecular workstation, at EuroMedLab Rome 2024. Industry key leaders are engaged in launching novel instruments for molecular diagnostics and expanding their product portfolios. For instance, in April 2024, ELITechGroup revealed plans for its upcoming innovation: The introduction of a high throughput sample-to-result molecular diagnostics equipment.

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market By Test Location Insights

Central laboratories segment accounted for largest revenue share of 75.32% of the market in 2024. Owing to high market procedure volumes and penetration. Increasing favorable government initiatives to provide various services, such as reimbursement for diagnostic tests, is another major factor anticipated to drive market. Hospitals, academic institutions, or reference laboratories that service several healthcare facilities are frequently linked to central laboratories. These laboratories have cutting-edge equipment and technology to process numerous samples effectively.

Self-test or over-the-counter segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during forecast period. Self-testing assays are minimally dependent on electricity, refrigeration, cost-effective, and are culture-independent. In addition, intensified focus of regulatory bodies on OTC or self-test molecular diagnostics to decrease burden on laboratories is propelling segment growth. For instance, in February 2024, initial over-the-counter (OTC) home diagnostic test that can detect and distinguish influenza A and B, commonly referred to as flu, and SARS-CoV-2 received EUA by the FDA. Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a one-time use at-home test kit that offers outcomes from user-collected nose swab samples in around 30 minutes.

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market By Technology Insights

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) segment held a high revenue share of 46.12% of the market in 2024 and is estimated to maintain its dominance throughout forecast period. the Rising use of high-throughput polymerase chain reaction techniques for the detection of cancer is anticipated to drive market. In addition, increasing adoption of molecular assays for diagnosis of infectious diseases is expected to drive growth of this segment during forecast period.

Sequencing technology is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR over the forecasted years. Despite being in its infancy, NGS technology is anticipated to broaden the applications of DNA sequencing. Due to the rising number of genome profiling activities, R&D for novel medications, and declining costs and sizes of DNA sequencers, it is anticipated that the combined sequencing technology sector will experience the highest growth throughout the projection period. The expansion of the industry is accelerated through strategic alliances and collaboration among important players in the sector. For instance, QIAGEN and Helix established an exclusive agreement in January 2024 to improve next-generation sequencing companion testing in genetic illnesses.

North America Molecular Diagnostics Market By Application Insights

Infectious disease segment accounted for largest revenue share of 54.0% of the market in 2024. Rising prevalence of drug-resistant infections is opening doors for cost-effective tests to gain a larger market share. Furthermore, a surge in investments from both governmental and non-governmental entities in the region is expanding accessibility and bolstering the increasing demand for molecular diagnostics used in identification of various pathogens. In addition, companies are receiving approvals to enhance their market presence by introducing innovative and technologically advanced products. For instance, in October 2022, Abbott received EUA for its Alinity m MPXV monkeypox test kit. The kit employs a PCR system and is expected to boost the throughput of infectious disease testing.

Oncology segment is anticipated to grow at fastest CAGR during projected timeframe. Growing incidence of cancer plays a key role in propelling market expansion. As per estimates by the American Cancer Society in 2022, the U.S. reported around 1,918,030 new cancer cases, leading to approximately 609,360 fatalities due to cancer. According to a report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it's projected that roughly one in six women and one in five men may face a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Therefore, this substantial prevalence of cancer is expected to drive the adoption of cancer molecular diagnostic products in North America.

Country Insights

U.S. dominated overall share in a regional market, owing to increasing adoption of molecular diagnostics due to rising incidence of infectious and chronic diseases such as cancer. For instance, in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1,918,030 new cases of cancer and about 609,360 cancer deaths were reported in the U.S. In addition, reimbursement & regulatory landscape in North America is continuously progressing to adapt to fast-paced research progress in this sector. Moreover, FDA is developing new regulatory strategies regarding NGS to boost innovation in tests while ensuring that data produced by these tests are accurate and reliable. These factors are expected to contribute to continued dominance of the U.S.

However, increasing incidence of cancer is expected to boost the market growth in Canada over projected timeframe. According to data published by Globocan, in 2020, an estimated 274,364 new cancer cases were diagnosed in Canada; cancer incidence is expected to increase to around 342 thousand by 2030. Furthermore, increasing awareness programs in Canada is likely to boost segment growth. For instance, the Public Health Agency of Canada, National Molecular Microbiology Diagnostics User Group, and Canadian Public Health Association are actively involved in generating awareness about target diseases and providing pertinent diagnostic support.

Some of the prominent players in the North America molecular diagnostics market include:

• BD
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
• Abbott
• Agilent Technologies, Inc.
• Danaher
• Hologic Inc. (Gen Probe)
• Illumina, Inc.
• Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd.

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2034. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the North America molecular diagnostics market

By Product

• Instruments
• Reagents
• Others

By Test Location

• Point-of-Care
• Self-test or Over the Counter
• Central Laboratories

By Technology

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• • PCR, by Type

• • • Multiplex PCR
    • Other PCR

• • PCR, by Procedure

• • • Nucleic Acid Extraction
    • Others

• • PCR, by Product

• • • Instruments
    • Reagents
    • Others

• In Situ Hybridization

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology (INAAT)

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Chips and Microarrays

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Mass spectroscopy

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Sequencing

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

• Others

• • Instruments
  • Reagents
  • Others

By Application

• Oncology

• • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Blood Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Other Cancer

• Pharmacogenomics
• Infectious Diseases

• • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
  • Clostridium Difficile
  • Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
  • Carbapenem-resistant Bacteria
  • Flu
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  • Candida
  • Tuberculosis and Drug-resistant TBA
  • Meningitis
  • Gastrointestinal Panel Testing
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • HIV
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis B
  • Other Infectious Disease

• Genetic Testing

• • Newborn Screening
  • Predictive and Presymptomatic Testing
  • Other Genetic Testing

• Neurological Disease
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Microbiology
• Others

By Regional

• North America

• • U.S.
  • Canada