UNSPSC 41131617: Lectins and protectins

In this classification, lectins and protectins are proteins derived from plants and lower animals that cause cell agglutination in the presence of certain antigens. These substances are used to detect blood group antigens for in vitro diagnostic purposes. US FDA regulates Lectins and protectins under 21 CFR 864.9550 and under FDA product code KSI.

UNSPSC 41131617 Lectins and protectins is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers blood transfusion equipment and associated consumable supplies for emergency medical services and healthcare facility operations. The code sees activity from state-level emergency medical boards and county government departments with diverse operational needs. The State of California Emergency Medical Services Board procured blood transfusion equipment including the Qinflow Warrior Blood Warmer system and specialized medical transport bags under Measure B funding, requiring bidders to hold Certified Business Enterprise certification. In contrast, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued a separate competitive sealed bid for janitorial and operational supplies for Fire Rescue operations, though the tagging of this opportunity under the lectins and protectins code appears misaligned with its stated scope of consumable supplies for 47 fire stations operating continuously.

Recent activity centers on California and Florida. The State of California's blood transfusion equipment solicitation (RFBIS27200126) closed September 9, 2026, and required submission of CBE forms, non-collusion certifications, and equal employment opportunity compliance documentation as mandatory prerequisites for bid consideration. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue supply contract (ITB2600319) closed July 24, 2026, with an estimated annual value of $765,679.84 and required bidders to function as authorized distributors with delivery capability within ten days of purchase order receipt to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. Neither solicitation disclosed awarded vendors or contract extensions beyond the initial periods stated.