The Blood Industry

BCC Research
March 1, 2008
SKU: WA1726139
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The goal of this study on the blood industry is to describe and analyze the current markets for blood products, blood tests, and blood processing equipment as well as present important new developments affecting every aspect of this industry. In addition, the report provides an analysis of market value forecasted through 2012 in constant dollars and participating company profiles. The study covers the major aspects of blood and plasma collection/transfusion, including autologous donations, apheresis, fractionation, blood salvage, and stem cells. The major plasma products such as coagulation factors, human serum albumin, and immunoglobulins are analyzed as well. The scope and character of the blood testing segment is constantly changing so the impact of new products, technologies, and equipment are analyzed.

The study also covers federal regulation of the blood supply, blood system management, an analysis of the companies serving these markets, the international developments in blood banking, and related areas as well as research and patents that will affect the future of the blood industry.