CONTROL, COOMBS TEST

CONTROL, COOMBS TEST is a liquid control reagent intended for use in blood bank testing, supplied in a 10 mL unit sufficient for 200 tests, and requires refrigerated storage between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius with no freezing permitted. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of one month from manufacture, with a minimum of 85% of that shelf life remaining upon delivery to the government. All labels must clearly indicate the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number in compliance with the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must meet commercial standards and ensure safe transport via common carrier while protecting contents from damage, with exterior containers suitable for domestic or export shipping. Marking and packaging must adhere strictly to MMS No. 1 specifications. The item is subject to Defense Logistics Agency packaging and quality requirements, including the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and may involve covered defense information. NSN 6550-01-269-4302 is referenced for this item under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-282F, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after order award and a point of delivery to APO 09094-3219. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain, and inquiries should be directed to Mary-Kathryn Donahue.