The global dried blood spot collection cards market size is expected to reach at USD 527.10 million in 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.73% from 2025 to 2030. Dried blood spot (DBS) collection cards are used to diagnose infectious diseases, particularly in resource-constrained areas, or to screen newborns for inherited metabolic problems, with a range of novel and innovative DBS uses only lately emerging.
Growing research studies for DBS testing and its advantages for diagnostic purposes are expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period. In addition, the WHO recently recommended dried blood spot collection cards for diagnosis of HIV and hepatitis B & C due to the benefits of DBS in collecting blood and transport.
Moreover, dried blood spot collection cards have been used in a variety of toxicology applications, including toxicokinetics, epidemiological, environmental, and forensic toxicology. Dried blood spot collection cards are anticipated to be used as a sample preparation approach in forensic toxicology, and they can cost-effectively retain evidence for closed cases. Screening procedures as well as follow-up of markers of clinical or forensic interest are further toxicological applications where these cards may be progressively utilized.
Developing economies in Africa and Asia have the highest prevalence of rabies. The detection and surveillance of such diseases are hampered by the absence of clinical laboratories. Through dried blood spot collection cards, rabies can be diagnosed with limited resources. As per the data published by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australia has become home to a thriving network of more than 470 biotechnology companies. A high number of established biotechnology and pharmaceutical players and extensive R&D initiatives being undertaken by them are expected to create a high need for DBS testing for therapeutic drug monitoring applications.
Various international organizations such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization acknowledge the role of DBS cards in this pandemic. For instance, In June 2021, Symbiotic, Inc. was granted EUA by the FDA for a COVID-19 self-collect antibody test. This test can be conducted using ELISA with DBS for detecting COVID-19 antibodies in individuals aged 18 years and older, with collecting the sample in children aged 5 years and older by an adult.
The increase in the adoption of dried blood spot collection cards for therapeutic drug monitoring is a major factor expected to boost market growth in the near future. For instance, in July 2022, a study was conducted by researchers from the University of Washington and Med Biotech Laboratories to assess the feasibility of at-home dried blood spot collection along with PCR as a technique for malaria research. The study is anticipated to impact the therapeutic drug and vaccine studies for malaria. Researchers concluded that at-home dried blood spot collection cards for PCR are acceptable, robust, and feasible techniques.
On the other hand, it has been observed that dried blood spot collection cards are susceptible to cross-contamination or contamination by users, the environment, the equipment, and other collection cards during sample processing. The majority of these concerns can be mitigated by proper care and handling. Prolonged air drying of the conventional dried blood spot collection cards and contamination between samples during blood collection are some major causes of a high proportion of reactive samples.
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The New Born Screening (NBS) segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 25.19% in 2024. Advancements in research technologies to improve newborn screening are a major factor driving the market.
The Whatman 903 segment dominated the market with a share of 40.57% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast period.
Hospitals and clinics dominated the market with a share of 73.33% in 2024. Hospitals and clinics were key end users of DBS collection cards in 2024, owing to mandatory newborn screening in various regions.
North America dried blood spot collection cards market dominated the global industry with the largest revenue share of 35.03% in 2024. The dominant share can be attributed to the presence of a large number of manufacturers and well-established childcare facilities in the region.
Grand View Research has segmented the global dried blood spot collection cards market on the basis of application, card type, end-use, and region:
Dried Blood Spot Collection Cards Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
New Born Screening (NBS)
Infectious Diseases Testing
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Forensics
CRO/Research
Other Applications
Dried Blood Spot Collection Cards Card Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Whatman 903
Ahlstrom 226
FTA
Others
Dried Blood Spot Collection Cards End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Hospitals & Clinics
Diagnostics centers
Others
Dried Blood Spot Collection Cards Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Australia
Singapore
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players of Dried Blood Spot Collection Cards Market
QIAGEN
Perkinelmer
Roche
Shimadzu Corporation
Ahlstrom-Munksjö
Pall Corporation
Eastern Business Forms, Inc
Archimed Life Science Gmbh
Centogene N.V.
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