Some of the major factors responsible for the growth of the histology equipment market include rising burden of cancer and other chronic diseases, high demand for advanced diagnosis equipment, and growing awareness for skin diseases.
Thus, a profound impact is expected on the global histology equipment market due to COVID-19. For instance, Roche digital pathology provided a complete solution from slide scanning to full digital workflow and automated image analysis so that chronic disease diagnosis are conducted without any delay. However, companies have taken definite measures to overcome such challenges. According to a study “Histopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic: resilience through adaptation and innovation” published in December 2020, carrying tissue samples between pathologist homes and hospitals and providing access to a microscope, and IT system to the pathologist place were some of the logistics challenges faced due to COVID-19 situations.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the histology equipment market since its starting by facing a decline in the demand for the slide staining system and tissue processing system, as the clinical testing providers had to reallocate assets and staff to focus on the conduction of COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
