Laboratory information system market seen topping $5 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the laboratory information system market is on track to exceed $5 billion by 2030, driven by automation, cloud adoption and higher diagnostic testing volumes. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the largest region, while the U.S. is expected to be the biggest country market.

Why it matters: - The laboratory information system market is growing as hospitals and labs shift to digital tools that reduce manual work, improve data sharing and speed up test reporting. - The forecast points to rising demand for workflow automation and interoperable healthcare IT across clinical, diagnostic and research settings. - The market’s expansion also signals broader investment in laboratory digitization as testing volumes rise worldwide.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected that the laboratory information system market will surpass $5 billion in 2030. - The report said the market is expected to grow at an 11% compound annual growth rate leading up to 2030. - The forecast was released in The Business Research Company’s "Laboratory Information System Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035."

The details: - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the largest regional market in 2030, valued at $1.8 billion. - Asia-Pacific market value is expected to rise from $0.9 billion in 2025 at a 15% CAGR. - The U.S. is projected to be the largest country market in 2030, valued at $1.2 billion. - U.S. market value is expected to grow from $0.8 billion in 2025 at an 8% CAGR. - Integrated laboratory information systems are projected to be the largest product segment, accounting for 60% of the market, or $3 billion, in 2030. - The market is segmented by product into standalone LIS and integrated LIS. - The market is segmented by component into software and services. - The market is segmented by end user into hospital laboratories, independent laboratories, physician office laboratories and other end users. - The report said the market’s standalone LIS and integrated LIS segments together are projected to add more than $2 billion in value by 2030. - The standalone LIS market is projected to grow by $1 billion from 2025 to 2030. - The integrated LIS market is projected to grow by $1 billion over the same period. - The report estimated laboratory information systems will represent about 0.3% of the $1,458 billion healthcare technology market in 2030. - The report estimated the market will account for nearly 0.03% of the $13,788 billion information technology industry in 2030. - The Business Research Company said its 2026 market reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables. - The report offered a free sample and a full report download through links on The Business Research Company website: Request a free sample and Access the detailed report.

Between the lines: - The biggest growth drivers are laboratory automation, cloud-based interoperable healthcare IT, and higher diagnostic testing and digitization. - The report linked automation to sample registration, tracking, test processing, result reporting, billing and data management. - The report linked cloud and interoperability demand to remote access, real-time data sharing and integration with hospital information systems, electronic health records and diagnostic devices. - The report linked rising testing volumes to pathology, preventive screening, chronic disease monitoring and specialized tests. - The forecast suggests buyers are prioritizing connected systems that can reduce diagnostic errors, improve turnaround times and support multi-site operations. - The report’s emphasis on integrated LIS points to continued consolidation around platforms that connect laboratory, hospital and diagnostic workflows.

What's next: - The report expects Asia-Pacific growth to be supported by healthcare infrastructure expansion, diagnostic testing growth, electronic health record adoption, laboratory automation investments and government digitization initiatives. - The report expects U.S. growth to be supported by centralized laboratory data management, interoperable healthcare IT, molecular diagnostics, personalized testing and cloud-based informatics investment. - The most significant opportunities are expected in standalone LIS and integrated LIS, with the report projecting continued gains through 2030. - The Business Research Company said its broader market intelligence services include custom research packages and continuous tracking offerings. - The company also listed contact details and social media links for follow-up, including its LinkedIn page: the company’s LinkedIn page.