North America Clinical Laboratory Automation

Clinical Laboratory Automation and Lab Automation Markets provides the latest information about the market for systems that enable labs to store, identify and transport large quantities of specimens. Our reports analyze the current and potential world markets for medical laboratory automation systems and equipment, both for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery research laboratories. Many clinical laboratories are facing a number of issues that are challenging their ability to remain competitive. These challenges have been caused by the reduction of government reimbursement rates for laboratory tests, cost-restraint measures established by the managed care industry, and the continuing trend toward containment of national health care costs. In order to survive in the future, it will be necessary for labs to run more tests; test in fewer sites; operate with less equipment; maintain lower operating costs; hire less skilled labor; and harness additional automation.