The Test Kit,meningitis Antigen Dete, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-272-9369, 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 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-272-9369 |
| Primary Part Number | 252360 |
| Item Name | Test Kit,meningitis Antigen Dete |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Test Capability Quantity | 90 |
| Component Breakdown Within Each Test Kit | 9 ML BOTTLE POSITIVE CONTROL REAGENT P 1;9 ML BOTTLE NEGATIVE CONTROL REAGENT N 1;1 ML BOTTLE H. INFLUENZAE TYPE B ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 1 1;1 ML BOTTLE S. PNEUMONIAE ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 2 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUPS C AND W135 ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 3 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUPS A AND Y ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 4 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUP B ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 5 1;1 ML BOTTLE GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 6 1;0.5 ML BOTTLE CONTROL LATEX REAGENT A (RABBIT) 1;0.5 ML BOTTLE CONTROL LATEX REAGENT AGENT B (MOUSE) 1;PLSTIC STIRRERS 325;WORKSTATION 7 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 252360 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8523-60 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| DIRECTIGEN MENINGITIS COMBO | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| 252360 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| B4952360 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. |
| 96-0745 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-272-9369 is a Test Kit,meningitis Antigen Dete, 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 6550-01-272-9369 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 252360 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7025-01-376-9359. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 252360: Special Features: DETECTS ANTIGENS IN CSF,URINE AND SERUM; Test Capability Quantity: 90; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: TEST KIT MENINGITIS ANTIGEN DETECTION SUFFICIENT FOR 90 TESTS; Component Breakdown Within Each Test Kit: 9 ML BOTTLE POSITIVE CONTROL REAGENT P 1;9 ML BOTTLE NEGATIVE CONTROL REAGENT N 1;1 ML BOTTLE H. INFLUENZAE TYPE B ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 1 1;1 ML BOTTLE S. PNEUMONIAE ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 2 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUPS C AND W135 ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 3 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUPS A AND Y ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 4 1;1 ML BOTTLE N. MENINGITIDIS GROUP B ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 5 1;1 ML BOTTLE GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS ANTIBODY REAGENT NO. 6 1;0.5 ML BOTTLE CONTROL LATEX REAGENT A (RABBIT) 1;0.5 ML BOTTLE CONTROL LATEX REAGENT AGENT B (MOUSE) 1;PLSTIC STIRRERS 325;WORKSTATION 7. 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.