UNSPSC 42261608: Autopsy infectious disease kits
Commodity
Code facts
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42000000
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42260000
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42260000
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42000000
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NIGP codes for 42261608
Definition
In this classification, this commodity indicates a production this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a prepackaged collection (either custom or standard) of the equipment and supplies used to perform autopsy infectious disease examination procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Autopsy infectious disease kits under 21 CFR 878.4040 and under FDA product code OKH. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 630790.
About UNSPSC 42261608
UNSPSC 42261608 Autopsy infectious disease kits, a Commodity code, encompasses forensic and crime scene supplies that state and local law enforcement and public health agencies procure for evidence collection, chain-of-custody documentation, and investigative support. State and local governments buy blood draw kits for implied consent procedures, DNA and evidence collection swabs, sharps containers and evidence tubes, fingerprint collection supplies, evidence bags and containers, and related forensic consumables under this code. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, public universities, and cooperative purchasing entities serving multiple state and local jurisdictions. Harris County, Texas and the City of Dallas Police Department have both issued recent solicitations for crime scene and forensic supplies; Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based service cooperative, has also posted opportunities for law enforcement equipment available to participating state and local entities nationwide.
Recent activity centers in Texas and the upper Midwest. Harris County Sheriff's Office issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 250415 for Crime Scene Supplies and Related Items with a due date of June 8, 2026, seeking DNA collection kits, evidence containers, fingerprint supplies, sharps containers, and related forensic consumables on an as-needed basis for a one-year initial contract term with renewal options. The City of Dallas Police Department posted an IFB (IFSDPDB2600026) on June 22, 2026 with bids due June 26, 2026 for forensic equipment for the Crime Scene Response unit, with delivery to 1400 Botham Jean Boulevard. University of Wisconsin-Madison requested bids under RFB 2027-UWMSN-01386 for Implied Consent Blood Draw Kits with a due date of August 7, 2026. Sourcewell posted RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on June 12, 2026 with proposals due June 16, 2026, establishing a contracting vehicle for thousands of public entities across the United States and Canada, and also posted RFP 26RFP102026 for Physical Health Products and Related Services with proposals due October 20, 2026.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 42261608?
UNSPSC 42261608 is Autopsy infectious disease kits, a commodity in UNSPSC 42000000, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 42261608?
UNSPSC 42261608 maps to 1 NIGP code, 46516 Clinical Forensic and Postmortem Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified).
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