Whole Slide Imaging Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Technology(Scanners, IT Infrastructure), By Application(Telepathology, Cytopathology), By End User(Hospitals & Clinics, Pathology Laboratories) - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Whole Slide Imaging Market size was valued at USD 543.72 million in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 642.68 million in 2023 to USD 2448.68 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

Whole slide imaging products revolutionize digital pathology by providing advanced and enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnological firms, pathological labs, and test centers are among the diverse users benefiting from this technology. In the early stages of medical imaging, a combination of microscopes and computers was used to capture composite slide images, but this process was time-consuming. To overcome this limitation, whole slide imaging emerged in the late 1990s, utilizing automated algorithms and high-speed systems to significantly improve image acquisition speed. This technological advancement has expanded the scope of applications for whole slide imaging.

In May 2021, recognizing the rapid advancements in clinical applications for whole slide imaging and digital pathology, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), along with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Association for Pathology Informatics (API), collaborated to update guidelines validating whole slide imaging for diagnostic purposes in pathology. These updated guidelines ensure that patients receive their pathologic diagnosis rapidly, maintaining the same level of quality in test results, enabling them to receive timely treatment. As the technology continues to evolve, driving increased accuracy and efficiency in diagnostics, the whole slide imaging market is poised for significant growth. The advancements in whole slide imaging technology are transforming the field of pathology and empowering healthcare providers with faster, more precise diagnostic capabilities for better patient outcomes.

US Whole Slide Imaging Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.