Laboratory Proficiency Testing Market Report 2025

The laboratory proficiency testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2024 to $1.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to quality assurance emphasis, regulatory compliance requirements, industry-specific testing needs, globalization of testing standard, continuous professional development.

The laboratory proficiency testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of artificial intelligence, continuous professional development, quality assurance emphasis, rising demand for accurate testing, globalization of quality standards. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and online testing, customized testing programs, focus on data analytics, rising demand for accreditation, quality improvement initiatives.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is poised for growth, propelled by the expanding biosimilars market. Biosimilars, which are replicas of original biologic medicinal products produced by separate firms, require rigorous analytical and bioanalytical testing. The increased demand for such testing in the biosimilar market is driving the need for laboratory proficiency testing services to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. For example, IQVIA reports a 78% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in biosimilar value between 2015 and 2020, reaching $17.9 billion in 2020. It is predicted to grow at a 15% CAGR between 2020 and 2030, reaching an estimated $75 billion within the next decade. The anticipated increase in biosimilar volume due to losses of protection (LoP) occurrences for originator pharmaceutical products is a primary driver of this growth.

The rise in spending on lab tests is projected to drive the growth of the laboratory proficiency testing market in the coming years. Spending on lab tests refers to the financial resources allocated for various laboratory assessments used in medical research, healthcare, and other scientific endeavors. The laboratory proficiency testing market plays a crucial role in quality control, enhancing and reinforcing the benefits of increased expenditures on lab tests. For instance, in 2024, Avalon Healthcare Solutions, a U.S.-based healthcare information technology and specialty benefit management company, reported that data collected in 2023 indicated an average annual spending of $175 per member on routine lab tests. Furthermore, spending on the top five genetic tests also experienced an increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. Consequently, the rising expenditures on lab tests are significantly contributing to the growth of the laboratory proficiency testing market.

The growth of the laboratory proficiency testing market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing healthcare expenditure. Healthcare expenditure, representing the total funds allocated to healthcare costs within a given system or economy, is vital for supporting the development and accessibility of laboratory proficiency testing. In 2022, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that healthcare expenditure rose to 0.8%, reaching $331 billion, compared to 7.6% in 2021, highlighting the significant role of healthcare expenditure in driving the laboratory proficiency testing market's growth.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is witnessing a significant trend favoring product innovations, with major companies in the field focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions to maintain their competitive positions. A case in point is BIPEA, a non-profit organization based in Europe that specializes in providing proficiency testing programs for food and environmental samples. In February 2022, BIPEA launched PT 35d, an innovative proficiency testing scheme designed for water microbiological testing labs. This program specifically targets the enumeration of yeasts and molds in fresh water. Implemented as a quality control initiative, PT 35d consists of two rounds, and participating laboratories receive two refrigerated water samples in each round, facilitated by express carriers.

In April 2022, Spex CertiPrep, a chemical manufacturing company based in the United States, made a notable announcement. The company entered into a strategic partnership with NSI Lab Solutions to introduce a robust proficiency testing (PT) program intended for laboratories on a global scale. This program plays a crucial role in enhancing awareness regarding the performance of individual laboratories and analysts. It serves as a comprehensive solution supporting accreditation requirements, strengthening quality management systems (QMS), instilling confidence across various industries, and increasing regulator assurance throughout the stages of product registration and lifecycle. NSI Lab Solutions, the collaborative partner in this initiative, is a US-based manufacturing laboratory renowned for providing certified reference materials and proficiency testing standards.

Major companies operating in the laboratory proficiency testing market include LGC Limited, American Proficiency Institute, College of American Pathologists, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Randox Laboratories, Merck KGAA, FAPAS, Waters Corporation, QACS International Pvt. Ltd., Wales External Quality Assessment Scheme, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Bureau Interprofessionnel d'Études Analytiques., SPEX CertiPrep Group LLC, Absolute Standards Inc, Trilogy Analytical Laboratories, Advanced Analytical Solutions, NSI Lab Solutions, INSTAND e.V., Anresco Laboratories, Avomeen Analytical Services, BioScreen Testing Services Inc., Brooks Applied Labs, Comprehensive Pain and Treatment Center, EMSL Analytical Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, Exova Group Limited, Food Safety Net Services LLC, Analytical Laboratory Services Inc., Singapore Accreditation Council, Proctor & Allan East Africa Limited.

North America was the largest region in the laboratory proficiency testing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global laboratory proficiency testing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the laboratory proficiency testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the laboratory proficiency testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Laboratory proficiency testing involves the evaluation of the effectiveness of other laboratories for specific tests or metrics, serving as a means to monitor and track lab performance over time. During proficiency testing, one or more artifacts are exchanged between participating labs, and each lab conducts measurements on these objects, such as a ring gauge or a set of gauge blocks, according to predefined criteria. The results are then communicated to the administrator, and each laboratory's outcomes for a specific purpose are compared to the reference value for that purpose.

The main technologies employed in laboratory proficiency testing include cell culture, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), immunoassays, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and others, catering to both specialty and routine tests. Cell culture involves the controlled growth of animal or plant cells in a sterile environment, and proficiency testing is crucial in assessing the efficacy of laboratories and identifying contaminants and impurities in cell cultures. Laboratory proficiency testing is applicable in various departments such as parasitology, virology, hematology, toxicology, immunology/serology, histopathology, urinalysis, among others. The end-users of laboratory proficiency testing encompass hospitals, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, independent laboratories, and specialty laboratories.

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The laboratory proficiency testing market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as sample distribution, testing and analysis, result reporting, data evaluation and analysis, performance assessment, feedback and improvement and accreditation and compliance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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