Testing supplies for AST of CROs. Required supplies to perform AST on carbapenem resistant organisms using the Sensititre AST system.

Fisher Scientific Company LLC was awarded a contract (HHSTX-6-0000386100) by the State of Texas for testing supplies specific to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs). The contract will utilize the Sensititre AST system, with supplies categorized under UNSPSC codes for blood bank analyzer reagents, blood bank reagents, and solutions, and aligned with NIGP code 19326 for blood grouping and typing reagents.

The contract, awarded on September 24, 2025, focuses on providing specialized laboratory testing supplies for microbiological analysis. The supplies will enable healthcare and research facilities to conduct precise antimicrobial susceptibility testing on carbapenem-resistant organisms, which are critical for understanding bacterial resistance patterns and developing appropriate treatment strategies. While specific contract value details were not provided, the award encompasses medical diagnostic testing supplies essential for microbial research and clinical diagnostics in Texas.