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Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//11067-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Rahul Gotadki| May 2024

The Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing Market is influenced by a combination of factors that collectively shape its dynamics within the healthcare and diagnostics industry. A significant driver for this market is the increasing focus on personalized and targeted cancer therapies, where MRD testing plays a crucial role in monitoring residual cancer cells after treatment. MRD testing offers sensitive and specific techniques for diagnosing minute cancer cells quantities and enables doctors to evaluate the patient treatment response, prognosis by relapse and make an informed therapeutic decision accordingly.

Mounting technological breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics and next-generation sequencing technologies are more crucial for the market than ever. Research primary runs aim are at producing minimal residual disease detection more sensitive and specific methods that include next-generation sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays and flow cytometry. Technological developments in these instruments literally narrow the molecular testing margins, consequently, extending MRD applications in all hematological and solid tumor types and changing the market perspectives.

Regulatory recognition is among the key aspects that ought to be taken into account whenever new MRD testing methods are being developed and applied. Strict regulatory standards guarantee correct assessment, reliability and validity of the characterization among Stemrentals. For this reason MRDs have become widely accepted tools in clinical settings and in scientific research. Cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine are regulated space. Compliance with regulatory requirements is central for market players (diagnostic companies and laboratories) to establish their presence in this dynamic and specialized landscape.

Economic considerations do to the MRD testing market matters a lot. Cancer research and technology, usually difficult to be accessed for healthcare institutes, become better due to the economic growth and stability, which in turn lead to increased funding for the cancer research. On the contrary, economic difficulty can impact testing allocation, deciding the practice use in some clinical settings. From this standpoint, the cost-effectiveness as well as reimbursement landscape become the main factors to be taken in mind, in the regions where money is a crucial factor that determines medical spending.

For a specific laboratory, the always changing competitive landscape from other diagnostic companies, molecular diagnostic laboratories, and research institutions is also an imperative market factor. High competitiveness stimulates new technological innovations where MRD testing providers come up with the clinical-grade machines, automatic-platform and the overall testing services. Collaborations, partnerships and research initiatives are the flavors of the moment in a competitive landscape, where firms strive to advance their MRD testing capabilities, to expand market reach, and much more, to retain a competitive edge in the field which is under rapid change.

Different consumers who are oncologists, hematologists, and cancer researchers have different in the MRD testing market. Healthcare professionals may find it more appealing when the immunity analysis platforms have high sensitivity, specificity, and streamlined use for day-to-day clinical practice. Sensitivity in MRD detection may become overall with assays capable of exposure to different cancer types and yielding information on therapy efficacy and disease progression.

Related with it further, the general trends of cancer treatment and the rapid adoption of personalized medicine are responsible for the growth of MRD testing market. By using MRD testing along with the principles of precision medicine, health care providers can actually design custom treatment plans that have been uniquely tailored to the specific responses of an individual patient and even to the disease symptoms.. The integration of MRD testing into clinical trials and treatment guidelines reflects the growing importance of this diagnostic approach in modern oncology.

Global Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Overview


The Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market size was valued at USD 1.92 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 2.17 billion in 2023 to USD 6.38 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.36% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).


The factors that are influencing the growth of the market are the increasing incidence of hematological malignancies and rising cancer awareness initiatives by global health organizations.  


FIGURE 1: MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE TESTING MARKET, 2022 to 2032 (USD BILLION)


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Trends



  • Increasing incidence of hematological malignancies


The incidence of hematological malignancies, which are cancers of the blood and bone marrow, has been increasing globally over the past few decades. This increase is thought to be due to a combination of factors, including an aging population, a change in lifestyle, and a rising number of people with weakened immune systems. Moreover, according to GLOBOCAN 2020, new cases for leukemia were 474,519, non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases were 544,352, and Hodgkin cases were 83,087. Furthermore, initiatives are having a positive impact on cancer awareness and prevention. Global health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the World Cancer Research Fund International, and Worldwide Cancer Research are committed to continuing to raise cancer awareness and reduce the burden of cancer worldwide. Moreover, initiatives undertaken include providing information and education about cancer, supporting cancer research, advocating for cancer control policies, and empowering cancer survivors.


Therefore, rising incidences of minimal residual disease testing and growing awareness through global organization are fueling the growth of the market.


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Segment Insights


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Technology Insights


The Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market is segmented, based on technology, into flow cytometry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next-generation sequencing (NGS), and others. The flow cytometry segment held the majority share of the market and next-generation sequencing (NGS) is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast year. The widely preferred technique for minimal residual disease testing is flow cytometry and NGS. The flow cytometry approach can find one cancer cell among 100,000 bone marrow cells and provide results that can be available in less than one day. Moreover, PCR tests provide advantages such as high sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, and rapid turnaround time.


Thus, the above-mentioned technologies are widely preferred for hematological malignancies and provide immense advantages for diagnosing cancer, fostering the growth of the technology segment.


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Application Insights


The Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market segmentation, based on application, includes lymphoma, leukemia, solid tumors, and others. The leukemia segment dominated the market in the base year, i.e., 2022, and lymphoma is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023–2032. This is due to the rising incidence of both leukemia and lymphoma cases across the globe. Moreover, the rapid launch of minimal residual tests for leukemia is also boosting the growth of the segment. For instance, in October 2021, Sysmex Inostics, Inc. (US) launched a clinically validated liquid biopsy test for the detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This test is based on next-generation sequencing.


Therefore, the increasing incidences of hematological malignancies and the launch of innovative MRD testing that targets the NGS panel are positively impacting the growth of the market.


FIGURE 2: MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE TESTING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022 & 2032 (USD BILLION)


MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE TESTING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market End User Insights


Based on end user, the Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market has been segmented into hospitals & clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and others. The hospital & clinics segment dominated the market in 2022, and the diagnostic laboratories segment is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023–2032. This is due to the rapid adoption of newly launched MRD tests at diagnostic centers as well as the frequent adoption of MSD tests by patients. Moreover, MRD tests are being popularized due to their immense benefits in diagnosing cancer. Furthermore, as per the research, MRD is being utilized by hospitals and clinics to monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment and detect cancer recurrence early.


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Regional Insights


By region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. In North America, the minimal residual disease testing market held the largest market share in 2022 due to the presence of major players in the US such as Adaptive Biotechnologies (US), Sysmex Inostics, Inc. (US), Arup Laboratories Inc. (US), ArcherDX, Inc. (US), and Asuragen Inc. (US). Additionally, the rising incidences of lymphoma and leukemia are driving the growth of the North America region. As per the American Cancer Society's estimated that there were 59,610 new cases of leukemia and 23,710 deaths from leukemia in the US in 2023. Further, 20,380 cases of acute myeloid leukemia were reported in 2023.


Hence, the presence of major players in the region and increasing incidences of cancer are fostering the growth of the North American minimal residual disease testing market.


Further, the major countries studied are: The US, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


FIGURE 3: MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE TESTING MARKET, BY REGION, 2022 & 2032 (USD BILLION)


MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE TESTING MARKET, BY REGION, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


The European minimal residual disease testing market accounted for the second-largest market share due to the growing geriatric population. The incidences of blood related cancers increase with increases in age. The risk of leukemia is more than 10 times higher in people over the age of 65 than in people under the age of 45. In September 2022, it has been estimated by the World Economic Forum that more than 30% of the European population are expected to be 65 or older by 2100. Thus, growing geriatric population will create greater opportunities for the Europe market during the forecast period. Moreover, the Germany minimal residual disease testing market held the largest market in 2022, and the France minimal residual disease testing market is projected to be the fastest-growing market in the Europe region.


The Asia-Pacific minimal residual disease testing market is the fastest growing region from 2023 to 2032, owing to the growing incidence of hematological cancer, increased geriatric population, and the strategic formation to meet the demand of customers boosts Asia-Pacific region growth. For instance, October 2021, Genetron Health (China) and Jiangsu Fosun (China) started commercialization of MRD detection test in China, also promoted Seq-MRD in hematologic-focused hospitals and clinics in China. This test provides accuracy, high throughput, cost-efficiency, uniformity and fast turnaround time. Furthermore, the China minimal residual disease testing market accounted for the largest market share in 2022, and the India minimal residual disease testing market is projected to be the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


The key players in the Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market are investing heavily in research and development in order to develop new and more sensitive MRD testing technologies. They are also expanding their geographic reach through product launches, contractual agreements, mergers & acquisitions, investments, and collaboration with other market players in order to make MRD testing more accessible to patients around the world.


Adaptive Biotechnologies (US) is a clinical-stage company that develops next-generation immunosequencing (NGS) platforms and products to help physicians diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with cancer and other diseases. The company has a wide range of locations in North America and Europe. Furthermore, in October 2022, Adaptive Biotechnologies (US) partnered with Epic Systems Corporation in order to integrate the clonoSEQ assay into Epic’s comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) system. The clonoSEQ Assay has been monitored by the US Food and Drug Administration and approved for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), multiple myeloma (MM), and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to detect minimal residual disease.  


Key Companies in the Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market are included.



  • Adaptive Biotechnologies (US)

  • Sysmex Inostics, Inc. (US)

  • Arup Laboratories Inc. (US)

  • ArcherDX, Inc. (US)

  • Asuragen Inc. (US)

  • Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (US)

  • Guardant Health (US)

  • QIAGEN N.V. (Germany)

  • FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. (US)

  • GRAIL, Inc. (US)


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Industry Developments



  • October 2021: Sysmex Inostics, Inc. (US) launched a clinically validated liquid biopsy test for the detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This test is based on next-generation sequencing.

  • June 2020: ArcherDX, Inc. (US) collaborated with Bristol Myers Squibb (US) to investigate the potential benefits of minimal residual disease (MRD) identification in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy using personalized cancer monitoring (PCMTM) tests.


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Segmentation


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Technology Outlook



  • Flow Cytometry

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

  • Next-generation Sequencing (NGS)

  • Others


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Application Outlook



  • Lymphoma

  • Leukemia

  • Solid Tumors

  • Others


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market End User Outlook



  • Hospitals & Clinics

  • Diagnostic Laboratories

  • Others


Minimal Residual Disease Testing Market Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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