UNSPSC 41131509: Automated hematocrit instrument

In this classification, an automated hematocrit instrument is a fully automated or semi-automated device which may or may not be part of a larger system. This device measures the packed red cell volume of a blood sample to distinguish normal from abnormal states, such as anemia and erythrocytosis (an increase in the number of red cells). US FDA regulates Automated hematocrit instrument under 21 CFR 864.5600 and under FDA product code GKF.

UNSPSC 41131509 Automated hematocrit instrument is a Commodity code covering laboratory analyzers and related instruments used for hemoglobin testing and hematology screening in state and local public health settings. State and local governments procure these systems to conduct high-volume automated testing for conditions including HbA1c screening and fetal hemoglobin analysis, typically replacing aging equipment that has exceeded useful life. The scope extends to the complete analyzer unit, accessories such as rack loaders for sample automation, power supplies, and consumables required for ongoing laboratory operations. Issuing bodies include state health departments and their subordinate laboratory divisions, which use these instruments as core infrastructure in centralized public health testing facilities.

Recent activity centers on Texas and California. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued an IFB (HHS0017310) in May 2026 for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader to equip the South Texas Lab in Harlingen, Texas, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026; the system was specified as an ion-exchange HPLC analyzer with a 50-sample rack loader for automated walk-away capability, with pricing guidelines from fiscal year 2025 ranging from $45,050 to $80,000. The California Department of Public Health posted a broader RFB (RFBIS27200117) in August 2026 for public health laboratory supplies and media, due September 4, 2026, that included reagents and consumables supporting laboratory operations statewide, with set-asides for certified small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses under California procurement regulations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the recent opportunities.