NIGP 19388: Test (for Examination of Other Body Fluids, Wastes, etc., Not Otherwise Itemized)

NIGP 19388 Test (For Examination Of Other Body Fluids, Wastes, Etc., Not Otherwise Itemized), an Item code, encompasses forensic proficiency testing, occupational medical surveillance, offender drug screening, and clinical laboratory services—work state and local governments buy to meet regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety obligations, and diagnostic service delivery. State and local issuing bodies pursuing testing services under this code span county criminal justice and health departments, state transportation and law enforcement agencies, and municipal procurement offices. The scope of work recently solicited includes ISO/IEC 17043-accredited forensic proficiency tests (DNA, latent prints, firearms, toxicology, crime scene investigation), OSHA-compliant respirator medical exams and occupational medical surveillance, SAMHSA-certified drug-screening labs serving probation and corrections populations, and comprehensive clinical lab services processing multiple specimen types with CLIA and HIPAA compliance.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in Texas and the Pacific Northwest, with notable procurement from Collin County (offender drug testing at approximately $600,000 annually and clinical lab services at approximately $70,000), the Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance for Washington State Ferries across fourteen locations), the County of San Mateo (forensic proficiency testing under RFQ 2027RFQ00071, due September 1, 2026), the Illinois Secretary of State (respirator medical exams for Chicago facilities, quotes due September 2, 2026), the City of Detroit (antifreeze procurement under Solicitation 551483, due October 9, 2026), the Colorado Department of Public Safety (victim and suspect sex assault kits under a five-year contract commencing July 1, 2026), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (laboratory testing services across multiple forensic and analytical classifications, proposals due May 13, 2026). Contract terms typically range from two to five years with renewal options; most solicitations structure pricing on a per-unit or per-test basis and require vendors to hold certifications (SAMHSA, CLIA, CAP, board certification in occupational medicine, or forensic accreditation) and maintain insurance.