UNSPSC 85213600: Diagnoses of infection due to mycobacteria

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a diagnosis of Infection due to mycobacteria

UNSPSC 85213600 Diagnoses of infection due to mycobacteria is a Class code with a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and the state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The code's title suggests laboratory diagnostic testing for mycobacterial infection, yet the three most recent solicitations posted under this code span diagnostic imaging systems, school-based special education services, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve mycobacteria diagnosis or infectious disease pathology testing. This mismatch indicates either a data-entry error in the opportunity tagging or a taxonomic misalignment in how the state and local procurement sources are categorizing these opportunities. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope.

The three opportunities on record represent health systems and school districts rather than diagnostic laboratories or clinics. San Mateo Medical Center (County of San Mateo) is soliciting for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with an RFP due October 21, 2026; Birdville Independent School District (Texas) is requesting sealed proposals for special education contracted services with responses due October 21, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing with proposals due October 7, 2026. Geographic distribution is limited to California and Texas based on these three records. Without opportunities that genuinely involve mycobacteria diagnostic services or infectious disease laboratory contracting, the code does not currently represent a distinct procurement focus for business development targeting state and local buyers.