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Molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) involve methods that detect the genetic material, DNA or RNA of infectious agents to confirm the presence of pathogens. These techniques are highly accurate and sensitive, allowing detection even in asymptomatic cases. By analyzing the molecular structure of pathogens, these diagnostics ensure reliable identification, supporting faster and more precise diagnosis.
The primary product categories for molecular diagnostics of STDs include instruments and services, consumables, and software. Instruments comprise the diagnostic devices and platforms used for pathogen detection, while services cover laboratory testing, sample processing, and interpretation of diagnostic results provided by healthcare or diagnostic companies. These diagnostics employ various technologies, including laboratory-based testing and point-of-care testing, and are used in a range of applications such as testing for chlamydia trachomatis (CT), neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), trichomonas, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, and others.
Tariffs have influenced the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market by increasing the cost of imported instruments, PCR reagents, and nucleic acid extraction kits. Laboratory testing and point-of-care testing segments are particularly affected, with regions such as North America and Asia-Pacific facing higher import duties. This has led to increased operational costs for diagnostic laboratories and service providers. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, adoption of alternative suppliers, and development of cost-effective diagnostic solutions.
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The molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.67 billion in 2025 to $4.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to reliance on conventional serological tests, limited availability of automated pcr systems, low awareness of molecular diagnostics in emerging markets, growing prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, manual workflow and labor-intensive testing.
The molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technological advancements in automated pcr and nucleic acid extraction, expansion of point-of-care molecular diagnostics, increasing healthcare infrastructure in developing regions, rising adoption of laboratory information management systems (lims), growing investment in r&d for rapid and multiplexed diagnostic assays. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of nucleic acid-based testing methods, expansion of point-of-care molecular diagnostic solutions, rising demand for rapid and accurate std detection, integration of molecular diagnostics with laboratory information systems, growth in automated pcr and high-throughput diagnostic platforms.
The increasing prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is expected to drive the growth of the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market in the coming years. STIs are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are transmitted through sexual contact, affecting the reproductive and urinary systems. Their rising prevalence is largely attributed to inconsistent use of protection methods, which facilitates easier transmission among sexually active individuals. Molecular diagnostics for STIs play a vital role in managing these infections by enabling early and accurate detection of pathogens, even in asymptomatic cases, thereby supporting timely treatment, reducing disease transmission, and improving overall patient outcomes. For example, in June 2024, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a UK-based government agency, reported that in 2023 there were 401,800 new STI diagnoses in England, representing a 4.7% increase compared to 383,789 cases in 2022. Consequently, the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infections is fueling the growth of the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market.
Key companies in this market are focusing on innovations such as rapid point-of-care polymerase chain reaction (PCR) devices to enhance diagnostic speed, accuracy, and accessibility. These portable devices combine sample preparation, amplification, and detection in a single unit, enabling sensitive pathogen detection outside traditional labs. For instance, in March 2025, Visby Medical, a US-based diagnostic technology company, launched the Visby Medical Women's Sexual Health Test. This single-use, handheld PCR device identifies chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis from vaginal samples in 30 minutes without external instrumentation or cold-chain logistics. Authorized for prescription home use, it represents the first FDA-cleared molecular diagnostic test for multiple STIs usable outside clinical settings, reflecting the trend toward decentralized, accessible testing.
In December 2024, OraSure Technologies, a US-based provider of point-of-care and home diagnostic solutions, acquired Sherlock Biosciences. This acquisition expanded OraSure's molecular diagnostics portfolio in sexual health by integrating Sherlock's over-the-counter chlamydia and gonorrhea self-test, which delivers lab-quality results in under 30 minutes using CRISPR- and isothermal amplification-based platforms. Sherlock Biosciences specializes in molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted infections.
Major companies operating in the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Siemens Healthineers AG, Illumina Inc., Hologic Inc., bioMerieux S.A., QuidelOrtho Corporation, QIAGEN N.V., Cepheid, Sansure Biotech Inc., OraSure Technologies Inc., Meridian Bioscience, Seegene Inc., Visby Medical Inc., Zeesan Biotech, Binx Health Inc., GCC Biotech, GeneProof, Solone Life Sciences India (P) Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as test development, sample collection, nucleic acid amplification, and point of care diagnostics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The molecular diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases market also includes sales of polymerase chain reaction kits, isothermal nucleic acid amplification kits, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats-based tests, and instrument-free molecular diagnostic systems. values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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