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INSUMOS PARA EQUIPOS PARA INMUNOANALISIS DE MARCADORES TUMORALES: Price jump in 2026
The median unit price for consumables for tumor marker immunoassay equipment increased 17.7 times between 2025 and 2026, according to SICE data.
What was measured
The median unit price for consumables for tumor marker immunoassay equipment was $ 650 in 2025. By 2026, the median unit price rose to $ 11,481. The variation between the two periods was 17.7 times.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 650 | mediana de 42 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 11.481 | mediana de 31 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 17,7× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 37244 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
These are consumables for tumor marker immunoassay equipment, identified by catalog code 37244 in SICE. The measurement is based on the median of purchase lines for that code.
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 measurement units, 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
To understand the variation, it would be necessary to know if the price change is due to inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, a change in the unit of measurement, or if it is a different product sharing the same catalog code. Current public information does not allow for the breakdown of these causes.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Health, as the spending officer, should be able to explain the reasons behind this price variation.
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