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 that encompasses laboratory consumables and analytical instrumentation used in clinical blood and hematology testing by state and local health agencies. Recent state and local activity shows procurement of hemoglobin analysis systems, proficiency testing samples for hematology and whole blood chemistry, and ICP-MS consumables and supplies for blood lead screening and pediatric analysis. Buying entities are primarily state health departments and universities, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) appearing as repeat buyers in the current market. Work under this code includes both standalone equipment procurement (such as hemoglobin testing analyzers with automated sample loaders) and consumable supplies (probes, filters, cones, nebulizers, torches, and tubing) needed to operate clinical laboratory diagnostic systems.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Wisconsin. The Texas HHSC and DSHS issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation HHS0017310 on May 1, 2026, for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader to replace aging laboratory equipment at the South Texas Lab in Harlingen, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a competitive Request for Bids (RFB) under ShopUW+ Event #2026-UWMSN-01287-RFB on April 3, 2026, for custom-made Hematology/Whole Blood Chemistry Proficiency Testing Samples with responses due May 5, 2026. The Texas HHSC also issued IFB HHS0017071 in February 2026 for PerkinElmer ICP-MS consumables and supplies—including sample probes, filters, cones, nebulizers, and torches—used in blood lead analysis screening, with historical spending guidance of $20,000 to $30,000. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in recent solicitations, though Texas procurement encourages Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plans on a non-mandatory basis.