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Top 10 Leading Companies in Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Industry 2021

The global bacterial and viral specimen collection market size is expected to reach USD 38.8 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 14.0%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The advent of high-throughput methods, such as next-generation sequencing, multiplex PCR, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, allows rapid and affordable microbial identification and thus facilitates robust diseases diagnosis. This is increasing the demand for bacterial and viral specimen collecting products, thereby driving the market revenue. 

A rise in the prevalence of infectious diseases has encouraged diagnostic companies to offer rapid and easy-to-use tests, which propels the market growth. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were around 8,920 new Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the U.S. In regard to this, in July 2020, Cepheid, Inc. and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics launched a rapid molecular test, Xpert MTB/XDR test for drug-resistance TB profiling. The test spurs the usage of specimen collection products.

Operating end-users such as clinical laboratories follow standardized protocols to streamline the usage of these products. This is because erroneous results while collecting samples affect patient care, hospital infection control, laboratory efficiency, and costs. The Texas Department of State Health Services is one of the regulatory agencies which is engaged in establishing guidelines for appropriate collecting and processing of samples, thus positively influencing the market growth.

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 List of Key Players of Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market

 Puritan Medical Products

COPAN Diagnostics

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

Quidel Corporation

Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, LLC

Pretium Packaging

Trinity Biotech

Medical Wire & Equipment

HiMedia Laboratories

Hardy Diagnostics

Nest Scientific

VIRCELL S.L.

DiaSorin

Titan Biotech

 Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Product Outlook

 ·         Bacterial Specimen Collection

o    Swabs

o    Bacterial Transport Media

o    Blood Collection Kits

o    Other Consumables

·         Viral Specimen Collection

o    Swabs

o    Viral Transport Media

o    Blood Collection Kits

o    Other Consumables

Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Application Outlook

 ·         Diagnostics

·         Research

Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection End-use Outlook

 ·         Hospitals & Clinics

·         Home Test

·         Research Laboratories

  Table of Content:

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary: Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Chapter 3. Market Definitions Chapter 4. Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 5. Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Technology Outlook

Chapter 6. Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Regional Outlook

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

Chapter 8. Company Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures

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MCQ of the day- 19 september

6. The drug which acts at A in the above image is

(A) Bedaquiniline

(B) Delamanid

(C) PAS

(D) Pyrazinamide

Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer

Reference: Guidelines for use of delamanid in the treatment of drug resistant TB 2018; Pg 2

Option (B): Delamanid is a nitroimidazooxazole compound which inhibits mycolic acid synthesis

Option (A): Bedaquiniline is a diarylquinoline which inhibits ATP synthase

Option (C): PAS – inhibits synthesis of DNA precursor.

Option (D): Pyrazinamide – disrupts plasma membrane

7. A 49yr old aquarium worker presented to the OPD with multiple nodules and few non healing ulcers in right forearm. He gives a history of cleaning aquarium tanks regularly. Biopsy from the nodule showed acid fast bacilli. The probable etiological agent is

(A) Mycobacterium leprae

(B) Nocardia

(C) Mycobacterium marinum

(D) Mycobacterium avium intercellulare complex.

Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer

Reference: Apurba Sastry Essentials of Medical Microbiology 2nd edition pg no: 294

Option (C): The occupational exposure is suggestive of M.marinum which causes fish tank granuloma or swimming pool granuloma. It presents as tender nodules, papules and ulcers

Option (A): Mycobacterium leprae causes leprosy with hypopigmented anaesthetic patches in early lesions

Option (B): Nocardia causes Pulmonary nocardiosis, Disseminated nocardiosis and actinomycetoma.

Option (D): MAC complex is usually associated with pulmonary lesion and lymphadenitis.

8.  Match the above

(A) a- ii, b-v, c-i, d-iii

(B) a-v, b-iv, c-iii, d-i

(C) a- ii, b- iv, c-i, d-v

(D) a- iii, b-v, c-ii, d-i

Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer

Reference: Apurba Sastry Essentials of Medical Microbiology 2ndedition pg no: 295

Option (C): As per Runyons classification a) M.marinum – photochromogens; b) M.gordonae -  scotochromogens; c) M.abscessus – rapid grower; d) M.ulcerans – Non photochromogens

9. Which of the following statement is true regarding GeneXpert used in TB diagnosis

(A) Can detect rifampicin resistance only

(B) Can detect isoniazid resistance only

(C) Can detect both rifampicin and isoniazid resistance

(D) does not detect drug resistance

Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer

Reference: Apurba Sastry Essentials of Medical Microbiology 2nd edition pg no: 288

Option (A): GeneXpert simultaneously detects: (i) MTB complex DNA and (ii)

rifampicin resistance (mutations of the rpoBgene). It uses five probes targeting various sequences of rpoBgene

10. This instrument is based on

(A)  RT PCR

(B)   Automated liquid culture system

(C)   CBNAAT

(D)  Line probe assay

Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer

Reference: Apurba Sastry Essentials of Medical Microbiology 2nd edition pg no: 288

Option (B): This is  BACTEC MGIT(Mycobacteria growth indicator tube) which is an automated liquid culture system to diagnose TB

Option (A): Nested PCR targeting IS6110 gene was the most common molecular test used earlier. Other gene targets in PCR are MPT64 gene, 65 KDa and 38 KDa genes.

Option (C): Cartridge based PCR used in TB diagnosis is CBNAAT – Genexpert.

Option (D): Line probe assay involves probe-based detection of amplified DNA in the specimen. The commercial kits available to perform LPA are GenoType and INNO-LiPA

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Global Microbiology Testing Market, Trends & Analysis – Forecasts To 2026

Global Microbiology Testing Market Insights

The global Microbiology Testing market is estimated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Rising incidence of infectious diseases, outbreaks of epidemics and technological advancements in microbiology testing are the major factors driving the global market. Furthermore, there has been a significant rise in research activities in infectious diseases due to availability of public and private spending. Steady rise in healthcare expenditure in developed and developing countries is also expected to drive the microbiology testing market.

However, relatively high cost of microbiology testing equipment is expected to hinder growth in the market in developing nations with limited health infrastructure. Issues with respect to laboratory reimbursement are also projected to have a negative impact on the microbiology testing market.

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Global Microbiology Testing Market: By Product Type

The global Microbiology Testing market can be classified based on type into Equipment and Reagents among others. The equipment segment is expected to hold the largest market share in terms of revenue during the forecast period. Increasing adoption of conventional laboratory instruments coupled with technological advancements in molecular techniques are some factors driving the market for microbiology testing equipment during the forecast period.

Global Microbiology Testing Market: By Application

The global Microbiology Testing market can be segmented on the basis of application into pharmaceutical, diagnostic, food & beverage testing, environmental and cosmetics among others. The pharmaceutical application segment is expected to hold the largest market share in terms of revenue due to multiple applications of microbial testing in diagnosis of respiratory diseases, bloodstream infections, gastrointestinal diseases, periodontal diseases and urinary tract infections among others.

Global Microbiology Testing Market: Regional Insights

North America is expected to dominate the microbiology testing market in terms of revenue, followed by Europe. This can be attributed to presence of multiple companies and institutions focused on microbiology testing. Further, growth in investment and availability of multiple testing facilities in the region are some factors expected to have a positive impact on growth in the global microbiology testing market.

Global Microbiology Testing Market: Vendor Landscape

The report contains a chapter dedicated to vendors operating in the market, covering raw material manufactures, equipment developers, manufacturers, and distributors. The report provides these insights on a regional level. This section of the report entails contact details, experience, products manufactured/supplied, and geographical presence of companies.

Global Microbiology Testing Market: Share & Competitor Analysis

Some of the key players operating in the Microbiology Testing market are Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Becton Dickinson, Alere Inc., Roche Holding, Cepheid Inc, 3M Company, Accepta Ltd, Agilent Technologies Inc., Aquagenx Llc, and Avantor Performance Materials Llc among others.

In June 2017, Bio-Rad launched RT-PCR Assay Kit for detection of fatal viruses such as zika, dengue and chikungunya

In March 2017, Cepheid launched Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for diagnosis of TB in children and patients with HIV

In January 2017, Abbott acquired St. Jude Medical.

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TB & SACCL Rocks

It has been 2 months since I started working as an intern in San Lazaro which is one of the prestigious hospitals in our country. And in that sheer span of time I could say that I learned more than I ever expected and I’m still looking forward to learn more as we go along in our internship.

Over the past few months, during my regular duty in TB and SACCL Section I feel like I have gained so much experience and real world wisdom. And I am so grateful for this experience in a somewhat sheltered environment. Because the environment of the workplace of these two sections is way different from Microbiology which was my recent post. My working experience in these two special laboratories has allowed myself to work to a higher standard but to be honest, the first few days of my duty in TB and SACCL were hectic and sweat filled as I tried to cope up with some of the laboratory works, intricacies and tasks to be done. Tb Section doesn’t seems to have a bustle works to do that’s why I was culture shocked at first as I entered this section since I came from Microbiology which is a very busy laboratory and I’m already adapted to it. But once I got into a routine and learned the jargon of the laboratory I quickly began to enjoy my work day.

Experiencing full regular work days and all the bumps and turns in these two special laboratories is something that other hospital can never replicate since it is the only National Reference laboratory for STD/AIDS and TB. In the TB Section I developed a key skill that I’ve never get in the classroom and that is coiling of sputum and the day to day interactions with the patients. TB laboratory works are not really hands on experience, the thing we are only allowed to do was just receiving and coiling/staining the specimen for DSSM yet I am still thankful that we were able to get the opportunity to work at DSSM. Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy is the most widely used means for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). In this section, we were taught how to receive specimen for DSSM and how to coil and stain sputum specimen. We were also given lectures about TB and the gold standard they are using in the laboratory. We were also allowed to observe the staff doing the GeneXpert MTB, it is a cartridge based nucleic acid amplification test, an automated diagnostic test that can identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA. It uses a sputum sample and can give a result in less than 3 hours. They are also doing the TB Culture, it is a test that involves studying bacteria by growing the bacteria on different substances. The medium they are currently using is called Ogawa, it is a semi-synthetic selective medium applied for culture BCG Bacteria. It has green-coloured slant obtained from egg yolk mass combined with glycerol and malachite green. Working in Tb, gives us also a background about (NTP) The National TB Control Program, it is one of the public health programs being managed and coordinated by the Infectious Diseases for Prevention and Control Division (IDPCD) of the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DPCB) of the DOH. By observing and learning from them, I managed to pick up tips and learned different types of skills. So far, my 20-day duty in TB especially the hands on, often pressure filled, work that I experienced will be a great advantage to me in my future work setting.

The next post I had this month was the SACCL, San Lazaro Hospital STD/AIDS Cooperative Central Laboratory. It is known as the National Reference Laboratory for AIDS and other STI with the following mandates: Confirmatory Services, Training, External Quality Assurance Program, Kit Evaluation and Surveillance. One of the more rewarding things about this experience has been the ability to apply things that I learned in some of my subjects especially immunology and serology. My experience in SACCL might not be really that hands-on but at least I’ve learned a lot through observing all the things they are doing inside the laboratory. I gained an in-depth understanding of the STD/AIDS and their corresponding tests and also the awareness and prevention of acquiring this kind of infections.

Some of the laboratory tests available in SACCL are thoroughly run by staff that are HIV proficient that’s why we are only allowed to observe what they are doing. They have 3 different test field including Serology, Molecular Diagnostics and Microbiology. Under the Serology testing these includes; HIV Screening Test (Immunoassay & Rapid), HIV Confirmatory Test (Western Blot), HBV/HCV Screening Test (Immunoassay), HBV Markers, HBV/HCV Confirmatory Test (Neutralization Assay), Syphilis Screening (RPR) and Confirmatory Test (TPPA or TPHA) . Under the Molecular Diagnostics these test includes; HBV/HCV Viral Load (RT-PCR) and HIV Viral Load (RT-PCR). And lastly the Microbiology these includes; gram stain, wet mount, KOH Mount and N.gonorrhea Culture and Sensitivity.

One of the strongest and most apparent skills that I learned during my 9 day - duty in SACCL is the open communication and interaction with the various outpatients I encountered and also the staff I am working with. At first I was intimidated and nervous to ask too many questions as I was observing them working but as time goes by I realized being inquisitive is not really bad at all in fact asking questions is the only way to learn what you are really supposed to be doing. In this section I’ve encountered so many outpatients who are HIV positive and some who has STI’s. We all know that HIV infection is not socially acceptable in most countries especially in our country and thus discrimination is really rampant. Those most at risk to HIV continue to face stigma and discrimination based on their health status. This one actually has to stop, that’s why every outpatients that came to the laboratory to get their results of their CD4 monitoring we make sure that we interact with them with constant kindness to the best of our ability just to make them feel that they are not different and thus makes them feel the total comfort that they want every time they interact with people.

In my 2 months working in this institution I never had late despite the temptation to sleep in, I woke up every morning and made it at the hospital on time. But there comes a time I was stuck in traffic one morning that’s why I already had one late but thankfully it only serves as a warning so I still don’t have a make up to do. But it will eventually get reset by the next month.