The vacuum blood collection tube market is expected to gain prominence over the forecast period (2018–2027). It is estimated that the vacuum blood collection tube market is expected to grow at a CAGR ~ 11.6 % during the forecast period of 2018–2027.
A vacuum collection tube consists of a sterile glass or plastic tube with closure for creating a vacuum seal inside the tube which is used to collect blood sample directly from the patient’s vein. The growth of the vacuum blood collection market is attributed to the growing investments in vacuum blood collection devices, increasing blood transfusion, and increasing adoption of blood collection devices. For instance, according to the American National Red Cross, 13.6 million whole blood and red blood cells are collected annually in the U.S.
Moreover, the demand for safe and reliable equipment for blood collection and use of aseptic techniques during patient care favor the growth of this market. Furthermore, blood tests are carried out for diagnosis of various diseases such as diabetes, HIV, anemia, and cardiovascular diseases, among others which are expected to boost the market growth for vacuum blood collection tubes. Despite the drivers, lack of skilled personnel and risk associated with blood transfusion restrain the market growth.
Many small and large market players dominate the vacuum blood collection tubes market. For instance, Becton, Dickinson is the largest market player for the vacuum blood collection tube market. In its product named Vacutainer Safety Lok, the safety mechanism is activated, immediately the blood is drawn helping to avoid needle stick injury. It has a holder for convenience. Furthermore, Greiner Bio-One International manufactures VACUETTE Blood Collection Tubes made from practically unbreakable plastics.
Segmentation
The vacuum blood collection tube market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and end-user.
On the basis of type, the vacuum blood collection tube market is segmented into gel and clot activator tube, heparin tubes, EDTA tubes, serum separating tubes, and others.
On the basis of application, the market is segmented into blood routine examination, biochemical test, coagulation testing, blood segmentation testing, and others.
The vacuum blood collection tube market on the basis of end-user is segmented into hospitals, clinics, pathology laboratories, blood banks, outpatient centers, and others.
Key Players
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Sunphoria Co. Ltd., Narang Medical Limited, CML Biotech, Bio – X, Labtech Disposables, Hebei Xinle Sci &Tech Co., Ltd., Greiner Bio-One International, Biosigma, Medtronic plc., Terumo, and others are major players in vacuum blood collection tube market.
Vacuum Blood Collection Tube Market, by Type
Vacuum Blood Collection Tube Market, by Application
Vacuum Blood Collection Tube Market, by End-User