Global in vitro diagnostics revenues by top companies 2017 and 2024
What are in vitro diagnostics?
In vitro diagnostics allow for medical professionals to get information about diseases, conditions, and infections. These tests can be conducted within a laboratory and sometimes within a patient's home. IVDs are a large subgroup of medical devices which can range in size from small handheld devices to large complex laboratory instruments. In general, samples derived from the human body are examined ‘in vitro’ – meaning “in the glass” – for purposes of screening, diagnosis, or monitoring. Today, most medical treatments are based on IVD outcomes. IVDs are also essential for the increasing personalization of medical treatments.
Roche Diagnostics
The Roche Group from Switzerland is one of the top global pharmaceutical companies. Nevertheless, the company has also a strong medical device division - Roche Diagnostics – which is mainly represented by in vitro diagnostics. Among the best-known and best-selling diagnostic devices by Roche are devices from the cobas series, used in immunodiagnostics, clinical chemistry, and virology.