UNSPSC 41171615: Quality control kit for culture media

In this classification, a Quality control kit for culture media connotes a device that consists of paper discs (or other suitable materials), each impregnated with a specified, freeze-dried, viable microorganism, intended for medical purposes to determine if a given culture medium is able to support the growth of that microorganism US FDA regulates Quality control kit for culture media under 21 CFR 866.2480 and under FDA product code JTR.

UNSPSC 41171615 Quality control kit for culture media is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunity posted under this code — Pinellas County School District's ITB 26-CD-039 for Indoor Air Quality Services — involves asbestos and mold testing, laboratory analysis, and air sampling services, not culture media quality control kits. The District is seeking a prime contractor with an in-house laboratory, microbiologist and environmental analyst staff, and required certifications including Florida Asbestos License, Licensed Mold Assessor, and NVLAP, with the contractor assuming all costs for Level 2 background clearances for employees with school access. This appears to reflect a data-tagging error rather than legitimate procurement activity under the culture media quality control code.

No meaningful activity supporting the stated UNSPSC commodity definition is evident in the recent opportunities block. The single posting represents a state school district procuring environmental testing and mitigation services, which falls outside the scope of laboratory culture media quality control supplies. Firms pursuing opportunities under this code should verify UNSPSC classification before bid preparation, as the mismatch suggests either an indexing error in the source data or a misclassification by the issuing body. The Pinellas County ITB closes November 6, 2026, but carries no direct relevance to quality control kits for culture media.