PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888907
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888907
The global hematocrit testing market size was estimated at USD 1.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.01 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.30% from 2025 to 2033, driven by a rising prevalence of hematological and chronic diseases, including anemia, blood loss monitoring (trauma/surgery), polycythemia screening, and chronic disease management (kidney disease, cancer). According to the 2025 PubMed Central study, anemia affects approximately 42% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Asia.
It has also been estimated that as CKD progresses, anemia rates can go up to 80% in late-stage disease. In the same year, a systematic review reported that the prevalence is up to 65% of cancer patients globally, spanning multiple tumor types. Given these disease patterns, demand for hematocrit testing continues to rise. Because hematocrit is a core component of the CBC panel used to screen and monitor these conditions, the growing disease burden is increasing demand for hematocrit testing, thereby driving the rapid growth of the global hematocrit testing market.
The growing use of automated and digital hematology analyzers is propelling market growth as healthcare systems transition to high-throughput, precision-driven diagnostic platforms. In August 2024, Abbott received FDA clearance for its Alinity h-series hematology instruments, enabling advanced, fully automated CBC and hematocrit testing with faster turnaround times and enhanced workflow efficiency. The platform combines smart sample management, digital reporting, and high analytical sensitivity to reduce manual intervention while improving laboratory performance. This trend is consistent with the broader global shift toward digitized hematology, in which AI-assisted interpretation, automated quality control, and remote connectivity are becoming standard features in modern laboratories. These innovations significantly improve testing capacity, accuracy, and clinical reliability. Therefore, the market is constantly expanding due to the increased adoption of automated analyzers, the modernization of diagnostic laboratories, and the rising need for efficient, high-volume hematological testing.
The market is experiencing strong growth opportunities as it transitions to point-of-care (POC) hematocrit testing. Rapid, near-patient diagnostics are becoming increasingly important in emergency departments, ambulances, intensive care units, and rural clinics, where immediate hematocrit assessment facilitates faster decision-making for trauma care, anemia detection, dehydration assessment, and surgical blood-loss monitoring. Rising demand for faster turnaround times is driving the adoption of portable, user-friendly hematology analyzers. For instance, in August 2023, the FDA approved PixCell Medical's HemoScreen, a point-of-care CBC device that enables direct capillary sampling and provides rapid hematocrit results, significantly improving ease of use and testing throughput. These advancements reduce manual steps, shorten wait times, and increase access to diagnostic testing in decentralized settings. As healthcare systems prioritize faster triage, decentralized workflows, and operational efficiency, the use of point-of-care hematocrit testing increases. This ongoing shift is driving overall market growth by enhancing patient outcomes and enabling real-time clinical decision support.
According to a 2024 BMC Central study, the overall prevalence of anemia among elderly people ranges between 10% and 24%, indicating a significant baseline burden. The risk increases in clinical settings, with anemia affecting 40% of hospitalized older adults and 47% of nursing home residents. As anemia, chronic kidney disease, inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies increase with age, regular monitoring of hemoglobin and hematocrit becomes critical for diagnosis, treatment optimization, and disease management. This growing clinical need is driving steady growth in the market, as healthcare systems increasingly use point-of-care devices, automated analyzers, and routine screening protocols designed for aging populations.
Moreover, the rising global demand for surgical procedures, particularly in cardiac, orthopedic, and cancer surgeries, is driving the need for precise perioperative hematocrit monitoring as part of modern Patient Blood Management strategies. In 2024, a study published in Cardiology and Therapy reported that implementing PBM protocols in cardiovascular surgery reduced red-blood-cell transfusions by 21%, demonstrating the clinical and economic value of structured blood-management programs. In 2025, a PubMed-indexed surgical review identified key advances, including intraoperative cell salvage, low-volume autotransfusion systems, and retrograde autologous priming, all of which reduce dependence on donor blood and require continuous hematocrit assessment for safe implementation. In addition, in 2024, ERAS Cardiac guidelines further emphasized preoperative anemia optimization, restrictive transfusion thresholds, and real-time intraoperative hematocrit monitoring to improve outcomes in high-risk surgeries. The global demand for hematocrit testing is increasing as hospitals accelerate the deployment of PBM and integrate new surgical blood-conservation technologies.
Global Hematocrit Testing Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth 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 hematocrit testing market report based on product, technology, sample, application, end-use, and region: