Reference Laboratory Testing

• All services performed in a reference laboratory. Services can be comprehensive or specific and generally include the following: blood counts, coagulation, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, cytopathology, molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, drug testing, etc.

• Hematology/Oncology (Q508), Services of a Pathologist, Laboratory Technician or Technologist (Q515), equipment (6632 or 6640), and reagents and test kits (6550).

PSC code Q301 — Reference Laboratory Testing — is used by federal contracting officers to classify service purchases. When an agency awards a contract for reference laboratory testing, they record PSC code Q301 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code Q301 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this service and at what contract values.

PSC code Q301 falls under the Laboratory Testing Services category. Service codes like this one are used for professional services, IT, construction, and R&D contracts.

To find opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov:

You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code Q301 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

What is PSC code Q301?

PSC code Q301 — REFERENCE LABORATORY TESTING — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Medical category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code Q301 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code Q301 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code Q301?

Federal agencies use PSC code Q301 (REFERENCE LABORATORY TESTING) when awarding contracts for all services performed in a reference laboratory. services can be comprehensive or specific and generally include the f. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.