This new 1126-page report from VPGMarketResearch contains 56 tables, and presents a comprehensive analysis of the Japanese molecular diagnostics market, including:

• Major issues pertaining to the Japanese molecular diagnostics laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and technological trends with significant market impact during the next five years.
• An extensive review of DNA probe and biochip technologies, test formats, detection methodologies, trends in testing automation and amplification methods.
• Five-year test volume and reagent sales forecasts for the following categories:

   -  Infectious Diseases

   -  Genetic Diseases

   -  Cancer

   -  Paternity Testing/HLA Typing

   -  Forensic Testing

• Review of testing methodologies an instrumentation technologies.
• Feature comparison of automated and semiautomated analyzers.
• Sales and market shares of leading suppliers.
• Over 60 specific opportunities for molecular diagnostic instruments, test systems, IT and auxiliary products.
• Profiles of major suppliers, and emerging market entrants, including their sales, product portfolios, marketing tactics, technological know-how, new products in R&D, collaborative arrangements and business strategies.
• Alternative market penetration strategies.
• Potential market entry barriers and risks.
• Business planning issues and concerns.