The Fecal Parasite Concentration Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-286-5294, 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 Meridian Bioscience Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-286-5294 |
| Primary Part Number | 970120 |
| Item Name | Fecal Parasite Concentration Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Meridian Bioscience Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Quantity | 361 |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | CONSISTS OF CONICAL CENTRIFUGE TUBES 1220; FILTRATION UNITS 120; SCREW CAPS 120; 30 ML BOTTLE OF SURFACTANT 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 970120 PRIMARY | Meridian Bioscience Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PARASITE CONCENTRATION SYSTEM | 5/9 Secondary reference Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc |
| 253-236 | 5/9 Secondary reference Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc |
| F89I278 | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
| PARA-PAK MACRO-CON | 5/1 Secondary reference Meridian Bioscience Inc |
NSN 6550-01-286-5294 is a Fecal Parasite Concentration Kit, manufactured by Meridian Bioscience Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-286-5294 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 970120 (Meridian Bioscience Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-446-1672. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 970120: Component Quantity: 361; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: CONSISTS OF CONICAL CENTRIFUGE TUBES 1220; FILTRATION UNITS 120; SCREW CAPS 120; 30 ML BOTTLE OF SURFACTANT 1; Special Features: FOR USE IN THE CONCENTRATION OF EGGS,LARVAE,AND PROTOZOA FROM PRESERVED FECAL SPECIMENS; SPECIMEN COLLECTION VIAL ASSURES THE PARASITIOLOGIST THAT DIAGNOSTIC STAGES OF INTESTINAL PARASITES,IF PRESENT IN FECAL MATERIAL,WILL BE CONCENTRATED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FECAL PARASITE CONCENTRATION KT F/USE IN CONC EGGS LARVAE PROTOZ. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.