Rapid Oral Fluid Screening Device Market Size

Rapid Oral Fluid Screening Device Market Analysis

The Rapid Oral Fluid Screening Device Market size is estimated at USD 10.61 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 21.66 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.34% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the rapid oral fluid screening device market initially. The strict lockdowns and government regulations intended to slow down the spread of COVID-19 resulted in a decrease in demand for products across rapid oral fluid segments due to the limited movement of individuals and the shutting down of workplaces. According to a survey conducted by the Current Consulting Group (CCG) in August 2020, about 21% of employers have reported a decline of 61% or more in the number of drug tests undertaken on their employees during the pandemic. This is attributed to several factors, including a decrease in the number of people being tested because of an increase in the number of employees working from home and general concerns about workplace drug testing safety and COVID-19 safeguards. Also, as per the research article published in Population Health Management, 2021, a significant decrease in the testing for prescription and illicit drugs was observed, with a weekly test volume decrease of 70%. Thus, the COVID-19 outbreak affected the market's growth adversely in its preliminary phase; however, the market is expected to gain traction due to the significant increase in demand of rapid oral fluid screening devices globally.

Further, the increasing cases of drug abuse and alcoholism and tougher regulations and mandates for drug and alcohol testing are among the major factors driving the growth of the studied market. Currently, according to the United States Department of Transportation, in an article titled "Evaluation of On-Site Oral Fluid Drug Screening Technology" in 2021, it has been stated that oral fluid is one of the best samples for drug detection in criminal justice, workplace, and impaired-driving populations. The advantages of oral fluid compared to blood and urine specimens include that the sample collection is a noninvasive procedure with minimal potential for adulteration. Hence there is an increasing demand for rapid oral fluid screening devices due to the rapid and clear results.

Moreover, according to the same source mentioned above it has also been stated that oral fluid samples can be collected proximate on the spot, allowing for a better correlation between signs and symptoms of impairment observed at the time of the arrest as compared to drugs detected in a biological sample collected later. Hence With the increase in popularity of the matrix, several point-of-contact oral fluid devices have been developed and marketed for use in the field without any controlled assessment to evaluate their applicability and quality. Therefore, the adoption of rapid oral fluid screening devices is poised to accelerate the market globally and is expected to increase in the future, thereby driving the growth of the studied market over the forecast period.

Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors the studied market is anticipated to witness growth over the analysis period. However, lack of awareness regarding the availability of advanced rapid saliva screening devices is likely to impede market growth.