UNSPSC 41116167: Radio labeled chemical for radiometric detection

Radioactive nuclide, chemical or cocktail utilized for radiometric detection in research applications

UNSPSC 41116167 Radio labeled chemical for radiometric detection is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement practice covers diagnostic and screening test kits, reagents, controls, calibrators, and related consumables used in clinical laboratory and public health testing operations—specifically HIV, sexually transmitted infection (STI), and drug-abuse screening supplies. Recent solicitations show state and local governments using this code to procure rapid test kits, immunoassay screening reagents, confirmatory testing materials (LC/MS/MS, GC/MS), and Abbott ARCHITECT platform consumables for facilities ranging from public health departments to county corrections and health services divisions. The issuing bodies include state health departments (Illinois Department of Public Health), county health and criminal justice agencies (Collin County, Gwinnett County), municipal public health programs (City of Austin), and specialized health-care services procurement offices. Collin County and the Illinois Department of Public Health appear as repeat buyers in the recent record.

Recent activity spans Illinois, Texas, and Georgia. The Illinois Department of Public Health issued emergency procurements in May and August 2026 for Abbott HIV/Syphilis reagents and Hologic NG/NT (gonorrhea/chlamydia) testing kits and collection supplies, with a change order in September 2026 (27482DPHOFCDIB53956, IFB, response due October 13, 2026) increasing annual NG/CT testing from 15,000 to 25,000 tests and kits from 15,000 to 30,000 units, raising the contract cost from $525,000 to $900,000 over five years. Collin County, Texas posted an RFP (2026-327, response due July 23, 2026) for offender specimen collection and drug testing services covering approximately 25,031 annual tests at an estimated $600,000 over two years with three optional one-year renewals. The City of Austin bid two separate procurements for rapid HIV test kits (one original IFB 9100AAM1023 in June 2026 and a rebid IFB9100AAM1023REBID in August 2026), both seeking Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Test kits at approximately 375 units annually. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted an RFP (PE77023NONST2027000000764, response due October 14, 2026) for drug testing supplies compatible with an existing drugs of abuse analyzer, with limited scope detail available.