The U.S. DTC wellness testing market is projected to reach $4,946.3 million by 2032 from $878.9 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 18.86% during the forecast period 2022-2032.
The growth in the U.S. DTC wellness testing is expected to be driven by the shift of the healthcare industry in the U.S. from being physician-focused to being consumer-focused. In addition, the rise in awareness related to DTC wellness testing among consumers and growing consumer convenience are driving the demand for the U.S. DTC wellness testing market during the forecast period.
Market Lifecycle Stage
DTC wellness tests are promoted directly to consumers via commercials, televisions, and internet, thereby resulting in increased awareness related to DTC products.
Consumers can get the information about the test that they have ordered through the company's online portal without visiting any physician or through the insurance companies. Major companies such as LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, and Everlywell, Inc. have dedicated their efforts to developing reliable consumer-facing wellness testing services.
Market Impacts
The presence of DTC wellness testing providers in the U.S. has a major impact on the market. Companies such as Everlywell, Inc. were already gaining traction in the DTC health market with their product offerings such as at-home health and wellness products, including collection kits for infectious diseases such as syphilis, human papillomavirus, hepatitis C, HIV, and trichomoniasis. Multi-pathogen sexually transmitted infection (STI) laboratory tests based on at-home sample collection are becoming available from a number of vendors.
Impact of COVID-19
The majority of wellness testing took place in healthcare settings in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the DTC testing market emerged quickly with companies marketing at-home tests with the approval of U.S. FDA. These testing are regulated at both the federal and state levels.
Major giants such as LabCorp and Everlywell, Inc. began marketing at-home collection kits directly to consumers during the pandemic. The healthcare professionals reviewed the tests after the consumer had initiated or completed the purchase of any wellness testing based on the requirements from the company's website.
Companies also started marketing diagnostic and serological COVID-19 tests directly to consumers in the middle of the pandemic. The sample was collected from the patient at home or sent to the laboratory, with negligible involvement of the healthcare provider. The majority of the companies received emergency use authorization (EUA) for such testing.
Furthermore, at-home tests faced several challenges as these tests raised concerns during the process of collection and analysis, as well as the shipment condition. Also, there was a risk of false-positive or false-negative results, depending on several factors, such as the use of inadequately validated assays and testing outside the diagnostic window.
Market Segmentation
Among the test type of the U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the micronutrients segment dominated in the year 2021. This is due to an increasing number of consumers undertaking vitamin tests and rising awareness among consumers related to DTC wellness testing.
Among the offering type of the U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the test panel segment dominated in the year 2021, owing to an increasing number of test panels by the companies in the DTC wellness testing space focused on various tests.
The technologies powering molecular diagnosis of DTC wellness testing in the U.S. are in a state of rapid evolution to aid in overcoming challenges associated with the utilization of these tests, including the improvement of clinical utility. These rapidly advancing DTC testing techniques are primed to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment for the better.
Not only are these tests becoming more useful in a broader range of clinical paradigms among consumers at home, but they are also assisting in a more exploratory view to cater to a holistic approach toward the treatment of various chronic and acute diseases. In addition, consumers have access to various testing panels for men's and women's health, general wellness, food or allergen sensitivities, and women's health test panel.
Among the distribution channel of the U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the online segment dominated in the year 2021. Online channels held the major share, owing to the rising internet penetration, awareness about DTC testing, and increasing number of companies involved in manufacturing kits for wellness in the U.S. The products are available to the consumer on the company's website, from where they can purchase the required test. Online sales have been a major proponent of the industry, providing easy access and multiple options.
The companies are forming strategic partnerships with e-commerce giants. For instance, in September 2021, Nordstrom collaborated with Viome Life Sciences, Inc. to embrace its wellness category under a new-brand retail partnership. The company aims to sell Viome's health intelligence test online and expand distribution in the selected stores by 2022.
Among the sample type of the U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the blood segment dominated in the year 2021. The market growth of this segment can be attributed to an increase in the number of DTC wellness testing companies offering blood-based test kits, companies involved in at-home testing kits, and rising acute and chronic ailments among the U.S. population. As a result, the market for DTC wellness testing has increased and is anticipating incredible growth in the near future.
Among the region of U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the Southern U.S. dominated in the year 2021. The Southern U.S. consists of the states of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.
This is primarily due to the presence of market-leading service providers, such as Quest Diagnostics, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Cue. and Myriad Genetics, and 23andMe, Inc., having highly functioning facilities in the state and providing DTC services at the ease of customers convenience.
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
The leading top segment players include DTC wellness testing service providers that offer major test types in the DTC wellness ecosystem in the U.S. Also, other segments such as sample type, distribution channel, and offerings in the market have been considered as part of the scope of the study.
Among the test type in the U.S. DTC wellness testing market, the micronutrients segment dominated in the year 2021 with a market share of 28.40%.
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute
Details
No. of Pages
159
Forecast Period
2022 - 2032
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2022
$878.9 Million
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2032
$4946.3 Million
Compound Annual Growth Rate
18.9%
Regions Covered
United States
Key Companies Profiled
23andMe Inc.
Cue.
Everlywell, Inc.
Kindbody
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
LetGetChecked (PrivaPath Diagnostics Ltd.)
myLAB Box.
Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Quest Diagnostics
Ro (Modern Fertility)
Tomorrow's Health
Viome Life Sciences, Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
Market Overview
DTC Wellness Testing Workflow
Current Market Scenario
Technology Trends
Market Footprint and Growth Potential
COVID-19 Impact on U.S. DTC Wellness Testing Market
COVID-19 Impact: Current Scenario of the Market
Impact on Market Growth and Challenges
Impact on Market Players
Future Prospects of DTC Wellness Testing during COVID-19
Pre-COVID-19 and Post COVID-19 Impact Assessment
Pricing Analysis (by Test)
Industry Insight
Patent Analysis
Patent Filing Trend
Patent Analysis (by Year)
Legal Requirements
Regulation of DTC Wellness Tests in the U.S.
U.S. FDA Regulations
Role of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Rising Awareness and Alluring Advantages of DTC Wellness Testing
Increasing Demand for Transparency in Testing Performance
Emerging Market Players Catering to DTC Concept during COVID-19
Market Restraints
Controlled DTC Wellness Testing and Regulations in the U.S.
Data Privacy Concerns
Market Opportunities
Expanding Geographic Reach of Companies in the Direct-to-Consumer Test Space
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