Laboratory Supplies Category Overview
The Laboratory Supplies category, identified by ID 4255, belongs to the Science & Laboratory branch of the Google product taxonomy. This category is specifically reserved for non-electronic, consumable, or foundational tools used in a scientific research or clinical testing environment.
What Belongs Here
This category is designed for essential physical tools and storage containers required for daily lab work. Based on observed US market listings, appropriate products include:
- Glass and plastic beakers for mixing or measuring liquids
- Erlenmeyer flasks and eudiometer tubes for experiments
- Various sizes of test tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, and specialized pipette instruments
- Laboratory-grade funnels and manual syringes
- Pipette pumps and related non-electronic liquid handling accessories
What Does Not Belong Here
If your items do not fit this category, check these alternatives:
- Laboratory Chemicals: Substances used for reactions, not the containers holding them.
- Laboratory Equipment: Generally refers to complex electronic or mechanical machinery like microscopes or centrifuges.
- Biochemicals, Dissection Kits, or Laboratory Specimens: These items have their own distinct categorizations.
When to Use a Subcategory
Always select a specific subcategory like Laboratory Flasks, Graduated Cylinders, Pipettes, or Petri Dishes when your inventory consists strictly of those defined tool types. These specific subcategories are more precise than the general Laboratory Supplies category.
Feed Implementation
Provide either 4255 or Business & Industrial > Science & Laboratory > Laboratory Supplies in the google_product_category attribute. Using the ID is preferred as it is language-independent, though specifying the full path is also acceptable for your Google Merchant Center feed.