The Salmonella Grouping Serum, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-028-2452, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BT.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-028-2452 |
| Primary Part Number | 228231 |
| Item Name | Salmonella Grouping Serum |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 3.000 MILLILITERS |
| Supplementary Features | D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD |
| Primary Container Type | BOTTLE |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2 DEG TO 8 DEG C AND SUBJECT TO DAMAGE BY FREEZING DEGC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | BT |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 228231 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| 0343Q61 | Arthur H. Thomas Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DF2823-47-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. |
| 228231 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| 2823-47-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Difco Laboratories |
NSN 6550-01-028-2452 is a Salmonella Grouping Serum, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-028-2452 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 228231 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 0343Q61 (Arthur H. Thomas Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-606-2352. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 228231: Primary Container Content Quantity: 3.000 MILLILITERS; Supplementary Features: D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE; Physical Form: LIQUID. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.