The report presents a detailed analysis of the AIDS diagnostics market in the US, Europe, (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) and Japan. Current scientific views on the definition, epidemiology and etiology of AIDS and other retroviruses are reviewed. The report provides the 5- and 10-year test volume and sales forecasts by country for HIV-1/2/Combo, HIVAg/HIV NAT, HTLV-I/II, Western Blot and other confirmatory tests performed in the following markets:

For each country, in addition to the test volume and sales projections, the report presents the sales and market share estimates for major suppliers of AIDS tests.

Also, the report examines the market applications of DNA Probes, Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunoassays, IT and other technologies; profiles leading suppliers and recent market entrants developing innovative technologies and products; and identifies emerging business expansion opportunities, alternative market penetration strategies, market entry barriers and risks, and strategic planning issues and concerns.