Should I use the ID 8119 or the full path in my feed?

Both are accepted by Google, but using the numeric ID 8119 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?

No, specific attributes like size, color, gender, or age_group are typically only required for items in the Apparel & Accessories category.

Can I use my own product categories instead of this one?

You can use your own classification in the product_type attribute, but you should still use google_product_category to ensure your items are indexed correctly within Google's taxonomy.

Google product category

Laboratory Specimens

Category ID8119

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Science & Laboratory > Laboratory Specimens

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Globe Scientific Container Tite-Rite
Urine Collection Cup With Integrated Transfer Device
Globe Scientific Tite-Rite Formalin Filled Container
Globe Scientific Specimen Container with Pour Spout
Eisco Raw Sulfur Mineral Specimen
Labradorite Specimen Russian Stone Gemstone Mineral
Involuntary Smooth Muscle Ls & Cs
Calcite Rhombohedral Cleavage Pieces
Piece Specimen Kit-Insect
Silicon specimen
Advanced Biology Dissection Specimens
Macromeris splendida Spider Wasp Specimen
hBARSCI Raw Gabbro Igneous Rock Hand Sample
Calappa hepatica Hepatic Box Crab
Yellowjacket Wet Specimen

Understanding Laboratory Specimens Category 8119

The Laboratory Specimens category, identified by ID 8119, encompasses biological, geological, and physical samples utilized for scientific research, educational instruction, and analytical study. This category is part of the Business & Industrial hierarchy and should be used for items categorized strictly as specimens rather than tools or consumables.

This category includes a wide range of specific items found in the US market, such as medical collection containers like urine cups and formalin-filled vials. It also covers natural history and educational materials including mineral samples, rock hand samples, and fossilized cleavage pieces. Furthermore, it encompasses preserved organic specimens like insect kits, dried wasp samples, various crab species, and wet-preserved animal tissues used in advanced biology studies.

Do not include items that function as consumable reagents or active chemical agents, which belong under Laboratory Chemicals or Biochemicals. If your product is a piece of machinery or hardware, such as a centrifuge or a microscope, it must be classified under Laboratory Equipment. Items intended for general utility or support, such as lab storage racks or basic cleaning tools, belong in the Laboratory Supplies category. If you are selling tools for dissection, ensure those are placed in Dissection Kits rather than here.

There are no subcategories available for this category; 8119 is the most specific designation. When updating your feed, you can provide the ID 8119 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Science & Laboratory > Laboratory Specimens. The google_product_category attribute is optional but highly recommended to ensure accurate product classification by Google's automated systems, as it is separate from your own product_type classifications.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID 8119 or the full path in my feed?: Both are accepted by Google, but using the numeric ID 8119 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?: No, specific attributes like size, color, gender, or age_group are typically only required for items in the Apparel & Accessories category.
Can I use my own product categories instead of this one?: You can use your own classification in the product_type attribute, but you should still use google_product_category to ensure your items are indexed correctly within Google's taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Лабораторное и научное оборудование > Лабораторные образцы
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Лабораторне та наукове обладнання > Лабораторні зразки