UNSPSC 41131801: Bothrops atrox reagent

In this classification a Bothrops atrox reagent is a device made from snake venom and used to determine blood fibrinogen levels to aid in the evaluation of disseminated intravascular coagulation (non localized clotting in the blood vessels) in patients receiving heparin therapy (the administration of the anticoagulant heparin in the treatment of thrombosis) or as an aid in the classification of dysfibrinogenemia (presence in the plasma of functionally defective fibrinogen) US FDA regulates Bothrops atrox reagent under 21 CFR 864.8100 and under FDA product code JCO.

UNSPSC 41131801 Bothrops atrox reagent is a Commodity code covering specialized laboratory reagents and supplies sourced by state and local public health agencies for diagnostic and research applications. The recent solicitations reveal that state and local procurement under this code centers on laboratory consumables, culture media, and diagnostic testing equipment used in public health laboratory operations—including hemoglobin analysis systems, growth media, and supporting reagent supplies necessary for clinical screening and infectious disease diagnostics. Issuing bodies are primarily state health departments and their subordinate laboratory facilities; the California Department of Public Health and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have posted recent opportunities. California's procurement vehicle includes set-asides and preferences for certified small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses under its CBE program, while Texas opportunities note that HUB subcontracting plans are encouraged but not required.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Texas. The California Department of Public Health posted an IFB (RFBIS27200117) due September 4, 2026, for public health laboratory supplies, media, and reagents covering culture media, sterility-tested products, and consumables to support ongoing laboratory operations statewide, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting technical specifications on an itemized, unit-price basis. The Texas HHSC and DSHS issued an IFB (HHS0017310) with a May 18, 2026 response deadline for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader and accessories for the South Texas Lab in Harlingen, with firm fixed pricing and evaluation based on bidder qualifications, performance capability, delivery, and price; historical spending guidance for similar goods ranged from $45,050 to $80,000 in fiscal year 2025.