UNSPSC 41104932: Cell strainer

A pored mesh strainer that is inserted into a conical tube in order to rapidly remove debris or clots from a blood specimen and isolate primary cells in order to acquire a single cells suspension prior to flow cytometry or cell sorting analysis

UNSPSC 41104932 Cell strainer is a Commodity code that describes laboratory and industrial filtration components, including mesh screens and separation devices used in scientific research, water treatment, aquaculture, and emergency-response equipment maintenance. State and local governments procure cell strainers and related filtration products primarily through research facilities, public health departments, environmental agencies, and emergency services that require them for operational support—including hatchery and aquaculture systems, laboratory work, and specialized equipment maintenance. The issuing bodies vary across state environmental and agricultural agencies, county emergency services, and specialized research centers.

Recent opportunities show limited direct activity under this code. The State of Mississippi posted an IFB (9280-26-R-IFBD-00047, due May 29, 2026) seeking filtration components and associated items for the Oyster Hatchery and Research Center, which aligns with the commodity scope. Fulton County, Georgia's July 2026 IFB for fire and rescue tools and breathing apparatus (PE66062NONST2027000000447, due July 28, 2026) was tagged to this code but centers on powered rescue equipment and SCBA maintenance services rather than cell strainers or laboratory filtration products, suggesting a coding mismatch. The code shows limited recent solicitation volume in state and local procurement activity, with primary geographic representation in the Southeast (Mississippi, Georgia). Vendors should monitor state environmental agencies, university-affiliated research facilities, and aquaculture or water-resource programs for broader opportunity flow under this commodity.