UNSPSC 41202100: Specimen preparation reagents

In this classification, these entries connote the reagents used in association with specimen preparation laboratory procedures.

UNSPSC 41202100 Specimen preparation reagents is a Class code covering HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis testing kits, assays, reagents, and related diagnostic consumables procured by state health departments, county criminal justice and community supervision agencies, municipal public health programs, and higher education institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying rapid HIV test kits (Abbott Determine 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo kits), fourth-generation combination screening assays for simultaneous Hepatitis B/C and HIV/Syphilis detection, immunoassay screening with LC/MS/MS or GC/MS confirmation capability, calibrators and control kits, and ancillary testing supplies. A Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department RFP 2026-327 (due July 23, 2026) seeks offender specimen collection and drug testing services with approximately 25,031 annual tests estimated at $600,000 over two years plus three optional one-year renewals, requiring SAMHSA or Texas DPS lab certification and per-test pricing models for five-panel and six-panel screens. The City of Austin issued IFB 9100AAM1023 (due July 17, 2026) for Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 test kits supporting the Austin Public Health Program with an estimated 375 annual units. The Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Laboratories issued IFB 26482DPHOFCDIB50489 (due March 16, 2026) for a five-year contract with up to five renewal years covering fully automated HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B/C combination screening instruments and assays for Jackson County with approximately 13,200 HIV tests and 11,000 Syphilis tests annually; the department also conducted emergency procurements totaling $38,079.50 with Abbott Laboratories for HIV and Syphilis reagents to maintain CLIA certification and uninterrupted testing at the Carbondale Laboratory.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Illinois, with secondary opportunities in Florida and Arizona. Issuing bodies include state health departments (Illinois IDPH), county community supervision departments (Collin County), municipal public health programs (City of Austin), and state criminal justice agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also solicited laboratory testing services under solicitation 696IG26P034 (due May 13, 2026) for forensic analysis of physical evidence associated with inmates, requiring ANSI-ASQ ANAB or A2LA accreditation in forensic testing with serology and nuclear DNA capabilities. The University of Houston issued RFP-730-UofH-3109 (due March 24, 2026) for blood chemistry reagents and nonautomated diagnostic testing services supporting its Student Health Center. Procurement vehicles range from competitive RFPs and IFBs to emergency sole-source awards; Illinois procurements emphasize domestic product preference and prevailing wage compliance. Most state and local buyers establish multi-year initial terms with renewal options, require vendor disclosure forms and standard state certifications, and base awards on lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best evaluated offer considering cost and qualifications.