UNSPSC 41202059: Shigella spp. serological reagents

In this classification, Shigella genus serological reagents are devices used in test to identify specific Shigella genus antibodies in serum. US FDA regulates Shigella genus serological reagents under 21 CFR 866.3660 and under FDA product code LSN.

UNSPSC 41202059 Shigella spp. serological reagents is a Commodity code that nominally covers bacterial serology reagents, but recent state and local activity under this designation shows minimal direct alignment with the code's narrow scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code predominantly involve HIV and Syphilis testing reagents, clinical diagnostic laboratory services for blood chemistry, forensic analysis of biological evidence, offender drug testing, and pool maintenance — none of which are Shigella-specific serological work. The issuing bodies include state health departments (Illinois Department of Public Health), county community supervision and corrections departments (Collin County, Texas), city public health programs (City of Austin), state criminal justice agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and higher-education institutions (University of Houston). The mismatch between code designation and actual procurement scope suggests either systematic miscoding in state and local systems or that this code is being used as a placeholder for a broader range of infectious disease diagnostics and laboratory testing services rather than Shigella serology alone.

Activity appears concentrated in Texas and Illinois, with a secondary presence in Florida. The Illinois Department of Public Health has posted multiple emergency procurements for HIV and Syphilis reagents from Abbott Laboratories (February through May 2026), including a five-year contract with optional renewal for fully automated combination screening assays and a three-month emergency supply purchase totaling $38,079.50. Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department issued an RFP in July 2026 for offender specimen collection and drug testing services with an estimated contract value of $600,000 and a two-year initial term commencing September 1, 2026. The City of Austin posted an IFB in June 2026 for rapid HIV test kits (Abbott Determine brand) to support the Austin Public Health Program. Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited forensic analysis services for biological evidence examination in April 2026 with a proposal deadline of May 13, 2026. The University of Houston released an RFP for clinical diagnostic laboratory services in March 2026. This code shows recent activity but little evidence of true Shigella serological procurement in the state and local market during the period reviewed.