FSC 6550 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets · FSG 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
Government record, cited
Also searched as6550-01-282-2838 ·
6550012822838 ·
NIIN 012822838 ·
01-282-2838 ·
FSC 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets · HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR · 0853-02-6
Primary Container Content Quantity: 4.000 OUNCES OZ
Primary Container Type: BOTTLE
Physical Form: POWDER
Identification
NSN: 6550-01-282-2838
NIIN: 012822838
FSC: 6550 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
General Description
The Culture Medium,hektoen Enteric a, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-282-2838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6550-01-282-2838
Item Name
Culture Medium,hektoen Enteric a
FSC / FSG
6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
Status
ACTIVE
Primary Container Content Quantity
4.000 OUNCES OZ
Primary Container Type
BOTTLE
Physical Form
POWDER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR
5/9Secondary reference
Difco Laboratories
0853-02-6
3/9Design control — primary reference
Difco Laboratories
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6550-01-282-2838?
NSN 6550-01-282-2838 is a Culture Medium,hektoen Enteric a, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6550-01-282-2838?
Key specifications for 6550-01-282-2838: Primary Container Content Quantity: 4.000 OUNCES OZ; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE; Physical Form: POWDER. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6550-01-282-2838 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.