About This Report

This report presents a detailed analysis of the German STD market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for Chancroid, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes (I/II, VI), Papillomavirus (Pap Smear, HPV), and Syphilis.  The report provides test volume and sales projections for Hospitals and Commercial/Private Labs.

In addition to market share and sales forecasts, the report:

-  Examines market applications of Molecular Diagnostics,  
   Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunoassays, IT and other emerging technologies;

-  Reviews features and operating characteristics of major analyzers used
   for STD testing;

-  Profiles key suppliers and potential market entrants developing innovative
   technologies and products; and

-  Analyzes emerging opportunities, alternative market penetration strategies,
   market entry barriers/risks, and strategic planning issues.

Methodology

The report is based on a combination of primary and secondary information sources, including interviews with laboratory directors, and executives of leading diagnostics companies and start-up firms developing innovative products.

In addition to primary sources of information, a comprehensive review of the most recent technical and business publications, manufacturer product and financial literature, as well as VPGMarketResearch’s proprietary data files was conducted.

Contains 280 pages and 15 tables.