According to FutureWise analysis, the type streptococcus rapid test market in 2025 is US$220.3 million, and is expected to reach over US$416.05 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 8.27%. The increasing prevalence of streptococcal infections and the growing demand for point-of-care diagnostics are significant drivers of market growth. Additionally, advancements in rapid antigen detection technologies and their wider adoption in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories are contributing to this expansion. Increased awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment efficiency is also boosting the global demand for rapid testing for streptococcal infections.The market for A type Streptococcus rapid tests was valued at $34 million in 2023 and is expected to exceed $60 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.6%. This growth is driven by the rising incidence of streptococcal infections, especially in children and the elderly, as well as the demand for quick, accurate point-of-care diagnostics. Improved test sensitivity and increased awareness of early detection also contribute to the adoption of these tests.
Type A strep is a type of bacteria known as streptococcus pharyngitis. Type A streptococcus is common bacteria that causes various infections, like strep throat, scarlet fever, and invasive disease. Strep throat is an contamination that affects the throat and tonsils area. The infection is spread from one individual to other through coughing or sneezing. While one can get strep throat at any age, it's mostly common in children 5 to 15. Strep throat are easily treated with antibiotics medication, but if left untreated, strep throat can lead to severe complications. These complication include rheumatic fever, a disease that effects the heart and joints, and glomerulonephritis, a type of kidney disease.
From 2024 to 2025, the Type A Streptococcus Rapid Test Market saw significant advancements. Roche received FDA clearance for its cobas Strep A test, while Abbott launched the ID NOW Strep A 2, providing results in six minutes without culture confirmation. QuidelOrtho expanded its Sofia Strep A FIA platform, and VivaChek gained IVDR certification in Europe for self-testing kits, indicating a shift toward at-home diagnostics. Innovative methods like saliva-based sampling and expanded distribution through pharmacies are enhancing convenience and access, reflecting a strong trend toward rapid molecular diagnostics and regulatory acceptance of self-testing.
The rapid antigen detection test (RADT) has largely replaced microbiological culturing as the initial test for detecting, throat swab culture, or both in patients with pharyngitis, except for those with overt viral symptoms in the USA. A throat culture in children should approve negative RADT results. Positive RADTs do not require backup culture tests due to their high specificity. Compared with the throat swab culture method, commercially available RADTs have sensitivity and specificity of 77%–98.9% and 62%–100%, respectively. The differences between various RADTs could be attributed to the skill level of individuals performing the tests, somewhat subjective interpretation of RADT endpoint, different commercial kits, and the quality of culture. Given the importance of RADT in diagnosing acute pharyngitis, a more accurate performance evaluation of RADTs is required.
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