This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers in Units and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, & Point-of-Care Analyzers), and Electrolyte Analyzers. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 39 companies including many key and niche players such as Abaxis, Inc., Abbott Point-of-Care, Beckman Coulter, Inc., Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc., IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., OPTI Medical Systems, Inc., Instrumentation Laboratory, International Technidyne Corporation, Medica Corporation, Nova Biomedical Corporation, Radiometer A/S, Radiometer America, Inc., Roche Diagnostics Ltd., and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BLOOD GAS AND ELECTROLYTE ANALYZERS						MCP-3505
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT



                                            CONTENTS


  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                    1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       1
      Disclaimers                                                       2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              3
      Product Definition and Scope of Study                             3
       Blood Gas Analyzers                                              3
        Benchtop Analyzers                                              4
        Point-of-Care Analyzers                                         4
       Electrolyte Analyzers                                            4

  2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW                                             5
      In the Midst of a Dramatic Transformation                         5
      Point-of-Care - All the Way                                       5
      Hurdles to Overcome                                               6
      Benchtop Makers Cash in on the Lucrative POC Market               6
      Vendor Standardization - Helps Cost Cut-downs                     6
       Group Purchasing Organizations - Key Revenue Earners for
        Device Makers                                                   6

  3. CURRENT & FUTURE MARKET REVIEW                                     7
      Volume Analysis by Region                                         7
      Volume Analysis by Product Segment                                7
      Value Analysis By Region                                          7
      Value Analysis By Product Segment                                 7

  4. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES                                             8
      Blood Gas Testing Becomes Commonplace in Critical Care            8
      POC Blood Gas Devices Score over Benchtop Counterparts            8
      Innovation Frenzy Sensing the Market Pulse                        8
       POC Analyzers Looming Central Labs                               9
      Benchtop Analyzer - Clutched in Between Central Laboratory and
       POC Analyzers                                                    9
      Benchtop Analyzer Vis-à-vis POC Analyzer                          9
      Combined Analyzers Gain Prominence                                10
      Technological Advancements Enhance Accuracy of Analyzers          10
      Smaller Test Panels and Inter Hospital Diversity Demand
       Flexibility                                                      10
      Expanded Test Menu Benefits All                                   10

  5. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE                                                 11
      Market Constituents                                               11
       Table 1: Blood Gas Market Worldwide by Segment (2004):
       Percentage Share Breakdown for Instruments, Accessories,
       Samplers, Services, and Quality Control (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       11

       Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Blood Gas Analyzers
       Market (2003 & 2004 - A Historic Review): Market Share
       Breakdown of Value Sales for Radiometer, Bayer, Roche
       Diagnostics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)     12
       Worldwide Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers Market:
        Presence of Leading Players in the Benchtop and POC Segments    12
      Consolidation in the Recent Past                                  12
       M&A Activity in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market Worldwide (
        1997-2007)                                                      13

  6. INSIGHT INTO THE BLOOD GAS MONITORING MARKET                       14
      Review of Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment Market                   14
       Invasive Vs. Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring                   14
      Blood Gas Monitoring Market Segmentation                          15
       A. Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment                       15
        Intermittent Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment                     15
         PorTable, Handheld Blood Gas Analyzer                          15
         Patient Attached/On Demand Blood Gas Monitor                   15
        Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment                       15
         Application Areas                                              16
         Market Drivers                                                 16
          Continuous In-Vivo Sees New Growth Avenues                    16
          Bloodless Analyzer Offers Enhanced Protection                 16
          Best Fit for Continuous Real-Time Monitoring                  16
          Increase in Critical Care Conditions Spurs In-Vivo Monitoring 16
          Aging Population Creates More Opportunities                   17
          Decline in Sensor Prices to Add New Potential                 17
          Ease of Use and Awareness - Key to Greater Market Penetration 17
         Market Restraints                                              17
          Limited Potential Stems from Limited Application              17
          Limited Test Menu Stifles Potential                           17
          Prohibitive Costs Curtail Usage                               17
       B. Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment                   18
        Pulse Oximeter                                                  18
        Transcutaneous Monitors                                         18

  7. BLOOD GAS ANALYZERS - PRODUCT OVERVIEW                             19
      Introduction to Blood Gas Analyzers                               19
      Blood Gas Analyzers with Expanded Menus                           19
      Blood Gas Analyzer Technique                                      20
      Handling Precautions for Blood Gas Analyzers                      21
      Considerations Governing Purchase of Blood Gas Analyzers          22
      Product Overview by Segment                                       22
       A. Benchtop / Central Laboratory / Console Blood Gas Analyzer    22
       B. Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzer                              23
        Advantages                                                      23
         Short Patient Turnaround Time Favors Point-of-Care             23
         Spot Results Prove Life Saving for Critically Ill              23
         Curb Unwanted Costs                                            23
         Cost Savings Through Space Savings                             23
       C. Electrolyte Analyzer                                          24

  8. FUNDAMENTALS OF BLOOD GASES AND BLOOD GAS TESTING                  25
      Basics of Blood Gases                                             25
       Blood Gas Parameters and their Significance                      25
       Physiological Functions & Blood Gas Analysis                     25
        Oxygen (O2)                                                     26
        Carbon Dioxide (CO2)                                            26
        pH                                                              27
        Relationship Between CO2 and pH                                 28
      Types of Blood Tests                                              28
      Blood Gas Testing - The Lifeblood of Critical Care                28
      Importance of Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis                  29
      Blood Gas Monitoring and Analysis Functions                       29
      Evolution of Blood Analysis & Blood Gas Analysis                  30
       Blood Analysis                                                   30
       Blood Gas Analysis                                               30
      Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis - Purpose & Procedure          31
       Purpose of Blood Gas Analysis                                    31
        Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis for Determining pH Level
         and O2 and CO2 in Blood                                        31
       Description of Blood Gas Analysis                                32
       Procedure for Blood Gas Analysis                                 32
       Preparation for Blood Gas Analysis                               32
       Care after Drawing Blood Sample from Patient                     32
       Risks in Taking out Blood Sample                                 32
       Results of Blood Gas Analysis                                    33
      Electrolyte Test for Diagnosis of Diseases                        33
       Definition of Electrolytes                                       33
       Purpose of Electrolyte Test                                      33
       Precautions of Electrolyte Test                                  33
       Description of Electrolyte Tests                                 34
       Preparation for Electrolyte Tests                                34
      Approaches to Blood Gas Testing                                   34
       Benchtop Vs. POC Testing - A Comparison                          34
        Cost Analysis of POC Testing Vs. Laboratory Testing             34
        Advantages of POC Testing Over Central Laboratory Testing       34

  9. COMPETITION AND END USER ISSUES                                    36
      Competition Trends                                                36
       Manufacturers Diversify within the Blood Gas Arena               36
       Benchtop Makers Enter POC League                                 36
      POC End User Issues                                               36
       Issues Point-of-Care Blood Gas Monitors Need to Fight Against    36
       The Multidisciplinary Approach to Implementing POC               36
       What do the Early Adopters Say?                                  37

  10. DISTRIBUTION DYNAMICS                                             38
      Distribution Channels                                             38
      Manufacturers Tap the Replacement and Consumables Demand          38
       Consumables Cost - A Major Purchase Criteria                     38
      Price Focus - Key Competing Factor for Vendors                    38

  11. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS                                        40
      DFMA: Rewriting the Definition                                    40
       Blood-Gas Analyzers' Development Takes Advantage of DFMA
        Software                                                        40
      DFMA - A Catalyst for Change                                      40
       New Design Simplifies Assembly                                   40
      Light-Based Co-Oximetry Testing - A Newfound Technology           40
       Sensor Technology Helps Customer Churn                           41
      Service Delivery Equipment Addresses Key Technology Shortcomings  41

  12. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS                                 42
      Samsung Electronics Introduces Blood Analyzer                     42
      Siemens Launches RAPIDComm(r) V3.0 Data Management and
       Connectivity Solution                                            42
      Abaxis Introduces PorTable POCT Chemistry Analyzer                42
      Siemens Introduces RAPIDPoint(r) 340 and 350 Blood Gas Analyzers  43
      Roche Diagnostics Launches Cobas b 121  Blood Gas Analyzer   43
      IDEXX Launches Electrolyte and Blood Gas Analyzer                 43
      IDEXX Launches VetLyte Electrolyte Analyzer                       44
      IDEXX Announces IDEXX Catalyst Dx(tm) Chemistry Analyzer          44
      IDEXX Introduces IDEXX Coag Dx(tm) Analyzer                       44
      Siemens Healthcare Releases New Software Version for Rapidlab
       1200                                                             44
      Bio-Rad Laboratories Unveils In2it A1C Analyzer                   44
      E-Z-EM Unveils EZ CHEM(tm) Blood Analyzer                         45
      Medica Previews its EasyRA Clinical Chemistry Analyzer            45
      Radiometer Bundles Glucose Sensor with ABL80 FLEX                 45
      Roche Diagnostics Unveils cobas e 411 Bench- Top Immunoassay
       Analyzer                                                         46
      Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Introduces the DCA
       Vantage(tm) Analyzer                                             46

  13. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST-
      A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER                                             47
      Radiometer Unveils ABL80 FLEX PorTable Blood Gas Analyzer         47
      Roche Diagnostics Announced New Software Version for Blood Gas
       Analyzer                                                         47
      New Point-of-Care Analyzer from Abaxis                            47
      Osmetech Gears Up eSensor for CFCD Market                         47
      Abaxis Develops Equine Profile Plus                               48
      Abaxis' Piccolo(r) Offers Insights into Physical Readiness for
       Chemotherapy                                                     48
      Nova Develops Blood Analyzer for Respiratory Inspection           48
      Osmetech Complements OPTI Product Series                          48
      New Automated Blood Gas Analyzer from Bayer                       49
      IDEXX' VetStat(tm) Hits the Aisle                                 49
      Osmetech's Blood Gas Analysis Automation Suite Hits the Market    49
      Medica's EasyStat Steps into Blood Analyzers' Market              49
      Arkray Launches PorTable Blood Gas Analyzer                       50
      Rapidpoint 405 from Bayer                                         50
      Radiometer America Launches TCM(tm)4                              50
      Radiometer Introduces NPT7                                        50
      Labexim Unveils BioLyte 2000                                      50
       Instrumentation Laboratory Introduces New Coagulation Analyzer   50

  14. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                          51
      Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Five-year Contract from Broadlane 51
      Radiometer Receives FDA Nod for Marketing ABL80 Flex CO-OX
       PorTable Blood Gas Analyzer                                      51
      Instrumentation Laboratory Extends Contract to Consorta           51
      ICx Technologies Signs Agreement with Siemens Healthcare
       Diagnostics                                                      52
      Siemens Acquires and Merges Bayer Healthcare's Diagnostic
       Business                                                         52
      IDEXX Laboratories Acquires Osmetech's Critical Care Division
       Assets                                                           52
      General Electric to Take Over Point-Of-Care & In-Vitro
       Diagnostics Businesses of Abbott                                 52
      Medical Automation Systems Collaborates with Radiometer for
       RALS(r)-Plus Module                                              52
      Radiometer America Inks Pact with MedAssets Supply ChainSystems   53
      Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Contract from Mayo Clinic         53
      Instrumentation Laboratory Wins New Contract from MedAssets
       Supply Chain Systems                                             53
      Epocal Secures FDA Approval for EPOCTM Blood Analysis System      53
      IL Receives Supply Contract from Amerinet                         53
      Abaxis' Inks Licensing Deal with bioMerieux                       54

  15. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER       55
      Radiometer Embarks on Acquisition Route                           55
      Abaxis Signs Up PSS for Piccolo Blood Analyzers                   55
      Abaxis Ties Up with Cepheid                                       55
      Abaxis Makes Way into Japanese Sphere                             55
      Roche Expands Scope of OMNI Blood Gas Analyzers                   55
      E-Z-EM Ties Up with Nova                                          55
      Bayer Bags Premier's Group Purchase Order for Blood Gas Analyzers 56
      Medica Ties Up with SkyeTek                                       56
      IL Signs Up Supply Contracts with Premiere and ROi                56
      IL Renews Deal with MedAssets                                     56
      Radiometer Wins Supply Contract from Premier                      56
      Radiometer Partners with Medical Automation Systems               57
      Radiometer and VISN 12 in a Gas Standardization Tie up            57
      Bayer and Radiometer Bag Supply Deals from Consorta               57
      Nova and Premiere Ink Supply Deal                                 57
      Nova Inks Supply Contract with Novation                           57
      Osmetech Collaborates with IDEXX                                  58
      Danaher Acquires Radiometer A/S                                   58
      Bayer Diagnostics in Pact with Consorta                           58
      Roche and Bayer Win Blanket Deals from Novation                   58
      Osmetech Completes Acquisition of Roche's OPTI Product Line       58
      Dolphin Medical Secures FDA Approval                              58
      Philips and Nellcor Sign Agreement                                59
      Sysmex in Agreement with Osmetech plc                             59
      Radiometer America Enters into Agreement with Premier             59
      Bayer Wins Supply Contract from Premiere                          59
      Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Premier's Critical Care test
       Supply Deal                                                      59
      Imagyn Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for PRO2                 59
      Radiometer America in Deal with MAGNET                            60
      Imagyn Gains European Clearance for PRO2 Pulse Reflectance
       Oximeter                                                         60
      Novation Extends Agreement with Radiometer                        60
      Broadlane in Strategic Seven-Year Agreement with BayerDiagnostics 60
      Radiometer America Inks Three-Year Pact with Sutter Health
       Hospitals                                                        60
      Radiometer in Deal with UMMC                                      60
      Radiometer Establishes New Company                                61
      Thoratec Purchases Assets of Diametrics                           61
      i-STAT Inks Distribution Agreement with Fuso                      61

  16. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS                                    62
      Abaxis, Inc. (USA)                                                62
      Abbott Point-of-Care, Inc. (USA)                                  62
      Beckman Coulter, Inc. (USA)                                       62
      Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)                                   62
      IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (USA)                                    63
       OPTI Medical Systems, Inc.                                       63
      Instrumentation Laboratory (USA)                                  63
      International Technidyne Corporation (USA)                        64
      Medica Corporation (USA)                                          64
      Nova Biomedical Corporation (USA)                                 64
      Radiometer A/S (Denmark)                                          65
       Radiometer America, Inc. (USA)                                   65
      Roche Diagnostics Ltd. (Switzerland)                              65
      Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)                        65

  17. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                         67
      Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        67

      Table 4: World Historic Review for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for
      Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      68

      Table 5: World 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
      Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
      Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
      World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        69

      Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        70

      Table 7: World Historic Review for Benchtop Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for
      Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      71

      Table 8: World 11-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      72

      Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        73

      Table 10: World Historic Review for Point-of-Care Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for
      Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      74

      Table 11: World 11-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood
      Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      75

      Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      76

      Table 13: World Historic Review for Electrolyte Analyzers by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000
      through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 77

      Table 14: World 11-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
      for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         78

      Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        79

      Table 16: World Historic Review for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      80

      Table 17: World 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas &
      Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
      Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
      World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        81

      Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America & Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        82

      Table 19: World Historic Review for Benchtop Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      83

      Table 20: World 11-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      84

      Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              85

      Table 22: World Historic Review for Point-of-Care Blood Gas
      Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        86

      Table 23: World 11-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood
      Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      87

      Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        88

      Table 25: World Historic Review for Electrolyte Analyzers by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            89

      Table 26: World 11-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
      for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         90

  18. THE UNITED STATES                                                 91
      A.Market Analysis                                                 91
        Current and Future Analysis                                     91
        Market Overview                                                 91
        Aging Population Creates More Opportunities                     91
        Benchtop Makers Enter POC League                                92
        Competitive Scenario                                            92
         Table 27: Leading Players in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market
         in the US (1995 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value
         Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                     93
        POC Blood Gas Analyzers                                         93
      B.Market Analytics                                                94
        Table 28: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       94

        Table 29: The US Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006(includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      95

        Table 30: The US 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      95

        Table 31: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               96

        Table 32: The US Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            97

        Table 33: The US 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      97

  19. CANADA                                                            98
      A.Market Analysis                                                 98
        Current and Future Analysis                                     98
        An Overview of the Medical Equipment Market                     98
      B.Market Analytics                                                99
        Table 34: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       99

        Table 35: Canadian Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006(includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      100

        Table 36: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      100

        Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               101

        Table 38: Canadian Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            102

        Table 39: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      102

  20. JAPAN                                                             103
      A.Market Analysis                                                 103
        Current and Future Analysis                                     103
        Market Overview                                                 103
      B.Market Analytics                                                104
        Table 40: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       104

        Table 41: Japanese Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      105

        Table 42: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      105

        Table 43: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               106

        Table 44: Japanese Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            107

        Table 45: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      107

  21. EUROPE                                                            108
      A.Market Analysis                                                 108
        Current and Future Analysis                                     108
        Blood Gas Analyzers - Gaining Momentum                          109
      B.Market Analytics                                                109
        Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region
        - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units
        for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    109

        Table 47: European Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000
        through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               110

        Table 48: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       111

        Table 49: European Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      112

        Table 50: European 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United
        Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            113

        Table 51: European 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      114

        Table 52: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region
        - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    115

        Table 53: European Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          116

        Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               117

        Table 55: European Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            118

        Table 56: European 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United
        Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            119

        Table 57: European 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      120

  21a. FRANCE                                                           121
      A.Market Analysis                                                 121
        Current and Future Analysis                                     121
        Overview                                                        121
      B.Market Analytics                                                122
        Table 58: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
        Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
        and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      122

        Table 59: French Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      123

        Table 60: French 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      123

        Table 61: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               124

        Table 62: French Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            125

        Table 63: French 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      125

  21b. GERMANY                                                          126
      A.Market Analysis                                                 126
        Current and Future Analysis                                     126
      B.Market Analytics                                                127
        Table 64: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       127

        Table 65: German Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of- Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      128

        Table 66: German 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      128

        Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               129

        Table 68: German Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            130

        Table 69: German 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      130

  21c. ITALY                                                            131
      A.Market Analysis                                                 131
        Current and Future Analysis                                     131
      B.Market Analytics                                                132
        Table 70: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       132

        Table 71: Italian Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      133

        Table 72: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      133

        Table 73: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
        Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
        Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               134

        Table 74: Italian Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            135

        Table 75: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      135

  21d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                               136
      A.Market Analysis                                                 136
        Current and Future Analysis                                     136
      B.Market Analytics                                                137
        Table 76: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
        Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
        and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      137

        Table 77: The UK Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      138

        Table 78: The UK 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      138

        Table 79: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
        Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
        and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            139

        Table 80: The UK Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            140

        Table 81: The UK 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      140

  21e. REST OF EUROPE                                                   141
      A.Market Analysis                                                 141
        Current and Future Analysis                                     141
      B.Market Analytics                                                142
        Table 82: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      142

        Table 83: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of- Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      143

        Table 84: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2005 & 2052 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      143

        Table 85: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            144

        Table 86: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            145

        Table 87: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      145

  22. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                      146
      A.Market Analysis                                                 146
        Current and Future Analysis                                     146
        Overview of Select Markets                                      146
         China                                                          146
         India                                                          147
         Malaysia & Singapore                                           147
         Thailand                                                       147
          Blood Gas Analyzer Market in Clinical Laboratories            147
      B.Market Analytics                                                148
        Table 88: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
        Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by
        Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers,
        Point- of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units
        for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    148

        Table 89: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      149

        Table 90: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      150

        Table 91: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
        Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by
        Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers,
        Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    151

        Table 92: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            152

        Table 93: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      153

  23. LATIN AMERICA                                                     154
      A.Market Analysis                                                 154
        Current and Future Analysis                                     154
      B.Market Analytics                                                155
        Table 94: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      155

        Table 95: Latin American Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of- Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      156

        Table 96: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      157

        Table 97: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            158

        Table 98: Latin American Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            159

        Table 99: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      160

  24. REST OF WORLD                                                     161
      A.Market Analysis                                                 161
        Current and Future Analysis                                     161
      B.Market Analytics                                                162
        Table 100: Rest of World Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      162

        Table 101: Rest of World Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of- Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      163

        Table 102: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      164

        Table 103: Rest of World Market for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
        (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of- Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            165

        Table 104: Rest of World Historic Review for Blood Gas and
        Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
        Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
        Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            166

        Table 105: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
        and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
        Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
        Analyzers for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      167


 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 39 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 46)

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     Region/Country                     Players
     ------------------------------------------
     The United States                     31
     Canada                                 2
     Japan                                  6
     Europe                                 4
      Spain                                 1
      Rest of Europe                        3
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)         3
     ------------------------------------------