The Indole Test Reagent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-301-8167, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-301-8167 |
| Primary Part Number | 261187 |
| Item Name | Indole Test Reagent |
| 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 | 0.750 MILLILITERS |
| Primary Container Type | AMPUL |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Usage Design | DETERMINATION OF INDOLE REACTION OF BACTERIA |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 50 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 261187 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| B4361187 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D3552-266 | 5/9 Secondary reference Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc |
| 261187 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
NSN 6550-01-301-8167 is a Indole Test Reagent, 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 6550-01-301-8167 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 261187 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), B4361187 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-01-435-2214. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 261187: Primary Container Content Quantity: 0.750 MILLILITERS; Primary Container Type: AMPUL; Physical Form: LIQUID; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: INDOLE TEST REAGENT 0.75ML AMPUL 50 AMPULS PER PACKAGE. 5 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.