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120-fold price increase for Staphylococcus Aureus identification reagent
The median unit price of a reagent for Staphylococcus Aureus identification rose from $ 73 in 2025 to $ 8,707 in 2026, a 120-fold increase.
What was measured
The median unit price of a reagent for Staphylococcus Aureus identification was $ 73 in 2025. In 2026, the median unit price was $ 8,707. This represents a 120-fold variation. The data corresponds to catalog code 22233.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 73 | mediana de 20 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 8.707 | mediana de 19 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 120,0× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 22233 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Catalog code 22233 corresponds to a reagent for Staphylococcus Aureus identification. The measurement compares medians from 19 and 20 purchase lines, respectively.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rates, changes in the unit of measurement, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
Information on the unit of measurement and technical specifications of the product in each period would be needed to determine if it is the same item. It would also be useful to know the context of the purchases, such as the supplier and the exact date of each transaction.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of National Defense are the bodies that carry out the purchases of this reagent.
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