What this market covers
Cell free fetal DNA testing screens a maternal blood sample for fetal chromosome conditions such as Down syndrome. It is also called noninvasive prenatal testing.
Typical segments
- Trisomy screening
- Sex chromosome screening
- Microdeletion panels
- Single gene tests
Why this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted +8% since 2020.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
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| The EU had 1,143,168 enterprises in NACE class Q8690 (Other human health activities) in 2023. | 1,143,168 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class Q8690 had net turnover of €139.86 billion in 2023. | 139.86 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class Q8690 employed 2,150,698 people across the EU in 2023. | 2,150,698 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 22,324 private establishments in NAICS 621511 (Medical laboratories) in 2025. | 22,324 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 621511 employed an average of 222,712 people in US private industry in 2025. | 222,712 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 621511 changed by +8% between 2020 (206,876 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +8 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 621511 was $86,342 in 2025. | 86,342 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| ClinicalTrials.gov lists 134 registered studies for the condition "prenatal screening". | 134 registered studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
| 20 of those studies were recruiting participants when checked in November 2026. | 20 recruiting studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
| PubMed indexed 46 papers mentioning "cell-free fetal DNA" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 46 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8690, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1143168
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8690, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 139865
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8690, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 2150698
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 621511, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621511, annual_avg_estabs 22324
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621511, annual_avg_emplvl 222712
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QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 206876; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 222712
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621511, avg_annual_pay 86342
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "prenatal screening" (2026-11-04)
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query.cond=prenatal screening totalCount 134
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "prenatal screening", status recruiting (2026-11-04)
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filter.overallStatus=RECRUITING totalCount 20
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "cell-free fetal DNA"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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esearch count 46
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Obstetricians
- Prenatal clinics
- Diagnostic laboratories
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many clinical trials study prenatal screening?
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 134 registered studies.
How many US companies are in the cell free fetal DNA testing industry?
BLS counts 22,324 private establishments in NAICS 621511 (Medical laboratories), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cell free fetal DNA testing industry?
Eurostat counts 1,143,168 enterprises in NACE class Q8690 (Other human health activities).
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