UNSPSC 41116021: Automated blood culture system analyzer reagent

Reagent or media enrichment and supplement utilized for automated blood culture system

UNSPSC 41116021 Automated blood culture system analyzer reagent (Commodity) encompasses laboratory analyzers, reagents, and consumable supplies for clinical and blood-testing diagnostics that state and local governments buy to equip and maintain public health laboratories and screening programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement of hemoglobin analyzers, proficiency testing samples for quality assurance in hematology labs, and specialized consumables for lead-screening instruments. The issuing bodies are state health departments and state university systems; Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and its Department of State Health Services (DSHS) appear as repeat buyers, while the University of Wisconsin-Madison represents the higher-education sector acquiring testing materials.

Texas dominates recent activity under this code. The Texas HHSC issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) posted May 1, 2026, due May 18, 2026, for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader to replace end-of-life equipment at the South Texas Lab in Harlingen, including one analyzer, power cords, and a sample loader; historical spend guidance was $45,050 to $80,000. The same agency issued an IFB posted February 18, 2026, due March 5, 2026, for PerkinElmer ICP-MS consumables and supplies (20 line items including probes, filters, cones, nebulizers, and solutions) for pediatric blood lead analysis, with historical spend of $20,000 to $30,000. The University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited custom-made Hematology/Whole Blood Chemistry Proficiency Testing Samples through ShopUW+ (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01287-RFB), posted April 3, 2026, due April 21, 2026. No set-aside designations appear in these procurements; HUB subcontracting plans are encouraged but not required in Texas awards.