This report was prepared to help urinalysis equipment and reagent suppliers understand competitive distribution alternatives (purchase, lease, reagent rental) in eight European and Latin American countries, and enable the companies develop more effective marketing strategies.

The countries analyzed in the report include:

- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- U.K.
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Mexico

For each country and supplier, the report provides analysis of urinalysis system acquisition deals, including cost per test, up-front costs, purchase contract terms, tax and accounting considerations, service, and other factors.

The report is based on a combination of primary and secondary information resources, including interviews with company executives and laboratory personnel. The secondary sources of information included data retrieved from VPG Market Research proprietary as well as manufacturer product and financial literature, business and technical periodicals, and pertinent industry analyst reports.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
Conclusions and Overview of the Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition Models in Europe and Latin America
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in France
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Germany
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Italy
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Spain
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in U.K.
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Brazil
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Colombia
Urinalysis Equipment Acquisition in Mexico

List of Tables

Table 1: France Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Market Segment
Table 2: France Hospital Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Bed Size
Table 3: France Commercial/Private Laboratories by Annual Test Volume
Table 4: Germany Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Market Segment
Table 5: Germany Hospital Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Bed Size
Table 6: Germany Commercial/Private Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Annual Test Volume
Table 7: Italy Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Market Segment
Table 8: Italy Hospital Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Bed Size
Table 9: Italy Commercial/Private Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Annual Test Volume
Table 10: Spain Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Market Segment
Table 11: Spain Hospital Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Bed Size
Table 12: Spain Commercial/Private Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Annual Test Volume
Table 13: U.K. Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Market Segment
Table 14: U.K. Hospital Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Bed Size
Table 15: U.K. Commercial/Private Laboratories Performing Urinalysis Tests by Annual Test Volume