UNSPSC 42203906: Medical radiological wipe test counters

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device used to measure for possible radioactive contamination in a variety of environments in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42203906 Medical radiological wipe test counters is a Commodity code that covers equipment used to detect and measure radioactive contamination on surfaces in medical, laboratory, and health care settings. State and local governments procure these instruments primarily through university medical centers, public health departments, environmental health and safety programs, and hospital systems that operate radiological facilities or conduct radiation safety oversight. The counters measure radioactivity in wipe samples—material collected from work surfaces—to verify that contamination levels meet regulatory standards and do not pose a health risk to staff or patients. These devices are essential for compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements and occupational safety protocols in any facility using radioactive materials for diagnosis, treatment, or research.

No recent state and local contract opportunities under this code appear in the available records. The absence of posted solicitations may reflect the specialized nature of the equipment—procurement typically occurs through direct vendor relationships, cooperative purchasing agreements, or bundled laboratory equipment purchases rather than competitive public notice. Firms serving university health systems, teaching hospitals, or state radiation control programs should monitor health care procurement channels and state purchasing cooperative catalogs for opportunities, as demand for radiological safety equipment correlates with facility accreditation cycles and regulatory inspection schedules.