The Bacteriological Specimen Collect, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-243-0503, 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 Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-243-0503 |
| Primary Part Number | 505021 |
| Item Name | Bacteriological Specimen Collect |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE TUBE |
| Media for Which Designed | VIRUS SPECIMENS,MAINLY HERPES |
| 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 | PG |
NSN 6550-01-243-0503 is a Bacteriological Specimen Collect, manufactured by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-243-0503 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: B1034-1A (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 505021 (Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5995-01-688-6630. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 505021: Special Features: CONTAINS 1.5 ML NUTRIENT; 12 MM W X 75 MM L; 100 EIGHT IN. LONG SURGICAL GRADE COTTON PLASTIC SWABS; 100 3/8 IN. DIA RED SNAP CAPS; STORE AT 5-25 DEG C IN DARK MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION SYS 100S; Material: PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE TUBE; Media for Which Designed: VIRUS SPECIMENS,MAINLY HERPES. 2 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.