UNSPSC 41103718: Histology tissue freezing bath

Ultra low temperature mechanically refrigerated bath utilized for the rapid freezing of histology tissue samples with minimal ice crystalization and faster freezing rate than cryostat or cryotome

UNSPSC 41103718 Histology tissue freezing bath is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes laboratory equipment for tissue preservation in histological work, yet the two most recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code involve water and wastewater treatment chemicals (City of LaGrange, Georgia) and municipal laboratory testing services for water, wastewater, and groundwater analysis (City of Palm Bay, Florida). Neither opportunity involves histology equipment or tissue freezing baths; instead, both fall squarely within environmental and municipal testing domains unrelated to the code's stated scope.

The mismatch suggests that the code has received erroneous or overly broad tagging in state and local procurement systems, or that it is used as a fallback category for diverse laboratory-related purchases that lack a more precise classification. Geographic activity is limited to Georgia and Florida based on recent postings, and no pattern of repeat buyers or sustained procurement volume under this code's intended scope is evident from available data. Business development professionals should verify the accuracy of this code's assignment within target procurement systems and consider whether the equipment or services they offer actually fall within histology tissue preparation rather than broader laboratory chemistry or water-quality testing categories, as current state and local activity does not reflect the code's nominal definition.