Product Code: ETC6190103 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The demand for respiratory pathogen testing kits in Australia surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained elevated due to increased surveillance of other pathogens such as RSV, influenza, and adenovirus. Rapid diagnostic tests, multiplex PCR panels, and antigen detection kits dominate the market. Government emphasis on early diagnosis and public health preparedness supports continued investment.
The testing kits market grew rapidly during the pandemic and has since evolved to include multiplex diagnostic solutions for respiratory viruses. There is continued demand from hospitals and pathology labs for accurate and fast detection tools for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Point-of-care diagnostics and self-test kits are becoming popular among consumers.
Testing kits are challenged by the need for high sensitivity and specificity, especially for emerging pathogens. Delays in approval processes and fluctuating demand during non-pandemic periods affect production scalability and profitability.
This market has expanded rapidly in recent years due to heightened demand for rapid and accurate testing of pathogens such as influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. The ongoing focus on pandemic preparedness and early diagnostics creates sustained investment opportunities in high-throughput, point-of-care, and multiplex testing solutions.
Policies in this market gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the government fast-tracking approvals and subsidizing distribution through public health campaigns. The TGA has laid out clear guidelines for the approval of respiratory pathogen testing kits, while Medicare rebates are available for tests deemed essential for disease surveillance and patient management.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Trends |
6 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market, By End User |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By End User, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Diagnostic Centers, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By RT PCR Kits, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Lateral flow test kits, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By ELISA Kits, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenues & Volume, By Influenza Virus Infection, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Respiratory Pathogen Testing Kits Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |