UNSPSC 85212306: Diagnosis of tuberculosis of ear

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a diagnosis of Tuberculosis of ear. Tuberculosis of ear is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as a four digit category under code A18. 6

UNSPSC 85212306 Diagnosis of tuberculosis of ear is a Commodity code that nominally covers diagnostic testing for tuberculous infection of the ear; however, the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show little alignment with that narrow scope. The three most recent solicitations involve enterprise-grade diagnostic imaging systems (San Mateo Medical Center's PACS implementation supporting radiology, cardiology, and mammography), special education contracted services including speech language therapy and vision evaluation (Birdville Independent School District), and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories including audiology, diagnostic imaging, and therapy services (Santa Clara Health System). The mismatch between the code's stated focus and the actual work being procured suggests this code is either misapplied in the state and local system or capturing a broader diagnostic services portfolio than its name indicates. Issuing bodies include county health systems, independent school districts, and other public health entities; these are early-stage or qualification-focused solicitations rather than transactional purchases of discrete diagnostic tests.

The recent activity spans California (San Mateo County, Santa Clara County) and Texas (Tarrant County), with no concentration in any single region evident from this limited sample. San Mateo Medical Center's RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS closed October 21, 2026, with evaluation criteria weighting project approach (30 points), firm qualifications (25 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points), and includes local preference of 5–10% available under San Mateo County Ordinance. Santa Clara Health System's RFQ to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing services closed October 7, 2026, as a non-exclusive, multiple-award vehicle with no guaranteed work and a five-year Qualified List duration. Birdville Independent School District's ITB for special education contracted services, spanning 23 line items with a prior-year cost basis of $398,494.30, closed October 21, 2026, with evaluation weighting purchase price (55%), reputation and experience (20%), quality (12%), ability to meet needs (12%), and historically underutilized business compliance (1%). The code shows activity but warrants verification of its correct application to these opportunities.