UNSPSC 41131808: Red cell lysing reagent

In this classification a red cell lysing reagent is a device used to lyse (destroy) red blood cells for hemoglobin determinations or aid in the counting of white blood cells US FDA regulates Red cell lysing reagent under 21 CFR 864.8540 and under FDA product code GGK.

UNSPSC 41131808 Red cell lysing reagent is a Commodity code covering laboratory reagents and consumables that state and local public health and clinical laboratory systems procure to conduct routine hematologic and hemoglobin analysis. State and local buying under this code spans culture media, reagent formulations, and supporting laboratory consumables necessary for blood analysis and screening protocols. Issuing bodies include state public health departments and state health and human services agencies operating laboratory networks and diagnostic facilities.

Recent activity centers on California and Texas. The California Department of Public Health issued RFB-IS-27200117-1 in August 2026 for public health laboratory supplies and media with a response deadline of September 4, 2026, structured as an itemized unit-pricing solicitation with set-asides and preferences for certified small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services posted IFB HHS0017310 in May 2026 for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader—an ion-exchange HPLC analyzer for HbA1c and fetal screening—due May 18, 2026, with firm fixed pricing and no set-aside designations, though HUB subcontracting plans were encouraged. Historical spending for similar goods in Texas ranged from $45,050 to $80,000 in fiscal year 2025.