Contents:

Preface Introduction -- Definition -- Related Industries -- Comparison to U.S. Manufacturing Sector -- Scope -- History Executive Summary -- Quick Statistics -- Supply, Demand & Capacity Utilization -- 2008 Outlook ----- Foreign Trade ----- Shipments & Inventories -- 2012 Outlook Industry Income Statement -- Revenue (Value of Shipments, Net Sales) -- Compensation (Payroll & Fringe Benefits) ----- Salaries ----- Wages ----- Fringe Benefits ----- Compensation Distribution -- Cost of Materials ----- Materials Cost Excluding Fuel & Energy ----- Electricity Cost ----- Fuel Costs ----- Material Code -- Gross Profit -- Other Costs ----- Administrative, Sales and Marketing Expenses ----- Current and Deferred Taxes -- Net Income ----- Income (or Loss) From Operations (EBIT) ----- Other Non-Operating Income ----- Income (or Loss) Before Income Taxes (NIBT) ----- Income (or Loss) After Income Taxes ----- Earnings before Interest, Depreciation & Taxes (EBIDT) Industry Balance Sheet -- Assets ----- Cash and Government Securities ----- Accounts Receivable ----- Inventories ----- Inventories Stage of Fabrication Ratios ----- Total Current Assets ----- Current Assets Distribution Chart ----- Property and Other Non-Current Assets -- Liabilities ----- Current Liabilities ----- Total Liabilities -- Equity ----- Stockholders Equity ----- Profit on Stockholders Equity before Income Tax ----- Profit on Total Assets before Income Tax ----- Total Current Assets to Total Current Liabilities ----- Total Cash & Government Securities to Total Current Liabilities Capital Expenditures -- Building & Structure -- Machine and Equipment Expenditures (including Automobile & Computers) -- Computers -- Automobile & Highway -- Other Machine & Equipment Product Market Sizes Cost Analysis -- Upstream Industries Pricing Analysis -- Producer Price Indices ----- Industry-Level Producer Price Indices ----- Manufacturing Sector PPI ----- Producer Price Index - Wholesale Sector ----- Producer Price Index - Retail Sector ----- Consumer Price Index - All Items ----- Consumer Price Index - Durable Goods ----- Consumer Price Index - Non-Durable Goods ----- Consumer Price Index - Electricity ----- Consumer Price Index - Gasoline -- Pricing Distribution -- Downstream Industries Industry Foreign Trade -- Import ----- Import Process ----- Harmonized Tariff Schedule ----- Top Import Commodities Analysis ----- Ranking - Countries US Imported From ----- Top 5 Countries US Imported From ----- Top 25 Countries US Imported From ----- Importing Insurance and Freight Cost Index by Country ----- Import Total Value from 1998 to 2010 ----- Import Total Quantity from 1998 to 2010 ----- Import Export Total Value Comparison from 1998 to 2010 ----- Import Export Total Quantity Comparison from 1998 to 2010 ----- Import Price Indices from 1998 to 2010 ----- Comparison of Import & Export Price Indices from 1998 to 2010 -- Export ----- Domestic Exports ----- Foreign Exports (Re-exports) ----- Export Statistics Summary ----- Top Export Commodities Analysis ----- Ranking - Countries US Exported To ----- Top 5 Countries US Exported To ----- Top 25 Countries US Exported To ----- Export Total Value from 1998 to 2010 ----- Export Total Quantity from 1998 to 2010 ----- Export Price Indices from 1998 to 2010 Industry Structure -- Labor and Compensation ----- Trend ----- Production Workers ----- Production Workers to Total Employees Ratio ----- Hourly Wages ----- Production Hours Trend ----- Contribution (Revenue) per Production Worker ----- Annual Wage per Production Worker ----- Production Worker Contribution (Revenue) Ratio ----- Revenue to Number of Workers ----- Labor Productivity (output per hour) ----- Labor Input Index (total labor hours) ----- Output Index ----- Unit Labor Cost Index ----- Labor Compensation Index ----- Output per Worker Index ----- All Worker Index ----- Human Resources - Occupations -- Establishments ----- Trend ----- Average Number of Employees per Establishment ----- Contribution (Revenue) per Establishment ----- Establishment Sizes by Number of Employees ----- Establishments by U.S. States -- Value-Added Competitive Landscape -- Industry Concentration -- Industry Aggregate -- Major Players Appendix A - Additional Foreign Trade Statistics -- Trading Countries Rank -- Top 5 US Trading Countries and Other -- Top 25 US Trading Countries Appendix B - Industry U.S. States Statistics -- Production Workers Ratio -- Average Hourly Wage -- Average Annual Salary -- Cost of Materials Ratio -- Capital Expenditure Ratio -- Industry Shipment Ratios -- Electricity Consumption and Environmental Impact -- Fuel Consumption and Environmental Impact Appendix C - Additional Links -- Trade Associations -- Trade Publications -- Trade Shows -- Industry Standards -- Legislation, Regulation, Tax and Environmental Related Issues ----- Industry Specific Regulatory Agencies ----- Non-Industry Specific Regulatory Agencies Appendix D - Industrys 4-Year Financial Statement Appendix E - Report Methodology -- Data Sourcing -- Data Collection & Integration -- Data Analysis -- Data Presentation -- Human Factors Legal

Summary:

Definition & Classification This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vitro (i.e., not taken internally) diagnostic substances, such as chemical, biological, or radioactive substances. The substances are used for diagnostic tests that are performed in test tubes, petri dishes, machines, and other diagnostic test-type devices. This 6-digit NAICS industry (325413) is under the hierarchy of Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Industry (32541), Chemical Manufacturing Subsector (325), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent code is: 2835 - In Vitro and In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (in-vitro diagnostic substances). Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industrys revenue for the year 2007 was approximately $11.2 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 49.31%. The industry used a projected 70 percent of its full production capacity in 2007. The industry could have increased its total shipment value to $16.0 billion US dollars under full production capacity. This industry did not have direct foreign trade statistics. The report nevertheless depicted relevant foreign trade data from a higher level NAICS industry or industry group. Report Summary This 167-page report contains unparalleled research on this industry in breadth and depth. With a macroeconomic perspective, the report provides a fresh and comprehensive view of the industry. The report’s supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industrys capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the elements needed for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 43 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 17 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, international top consulting firms, major retailers and wholesalers, professional trade associations, financial corporations, universities, governmental entities, start-ups and individuals. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality to all our clients and assure your satisfaction in the report delivering as promised.

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This industry report includes detailed information on: 1. Industry’s major players 2. Organizations that set standards for the industry 3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry 4. Trade associations, including educational institutions 5. Trade publications 6. Trade shows and organizers 7. Sources of the information This information includes the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.