PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888710
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888710
The global rapid pathogen detection diagnostics market size was estimated at USD 21.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.90 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.48% from 2025 to 2033. The growth is driven by growing demand for point-of-care testing, rising awareness and screening programs, as well as increasing product launches and approvals.
The increasing emphasis on early detection and timely intervention in infectious diseases has led healthcare systems to prioritize rapid diagnostic solutions that offer speed, accuracy, and portability. These technologies are becoming essential tools in clinical decision-making, outbreak management, and infection control across hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings. For instance, in July 2025, Becton, Dickinson, and Company received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the BD Veritor System for SARS-CoV-2, a digital test designed to detect COVID-19 antigens in symptomatic people in approximately 15 minutes at doctors' offices, urgent care centers, retail clinics, and other convenient points of care.
Moreover, the increasing number of government programs, public health initiatives, and funding efforts aimed at controlling and preventing bacterial diseases are boosting the growth of the rapid pathogen detection diagnostics market. National and international agencies are investing in early detection technologies and point-of-care diagnostic tools to strengthen outbreak preparedness. For instance, in 2024, the WHO announced that, as part of a landmark global health initiative, more than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic test kits were deployed across 14 countries, marking the largest coordinated effort of its kind. This rollout marked the first official implementation of its diagnostic support framework, real-time surveillance, significantly enhancing early detection, and the strategic execution of cholera vaccination campaigns. Thus, the global procurement and distribution program was the result of such collaborative effort among Gavi, WHO, UNICEF, FIND, and other partners committed to strengthening global health security.
Furthermore, the decreasing prices of molecular rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis, are presenting lucrative opportunities for the market. Affordable and accessible diagnostics enable wider adoption in hospitals, clinics, and resource-limited settings, improving early detection and treatment outcomes. For instance, in September 2023, Danaher's (U.S.) subsidiary, Cepheid, announced a reduction in the price of its primary GeneXpert tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic test, lowering it from USD 9.98 to USD 7.97 in response to pressure from TB advocacy groups. The reduction in diagnostic costs is also facilitating the growth of point-of-care testing in decentralized and rural healthcare settings where laboratory infrastructure remains limited. Affordable diagnostics, coupled with continuous technological advancements like automated sample processing and faster turnaround times, are enabling healthcare providers to provide accurate and timely results, which will ultimately strengthen efforts to monitor and control disease. As a result, the downward trend in molecular test prices is helping to lower the morbidity and mortality of infectious diseases worldwide, in addition to increasing market penetration.
Global Rapid Pathogen Detection Diagnostics Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global rapid pathogen detection diagnostics market report based on product, technology, application, end-use, and region: