The Fite Staining Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-360-5724, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is A J P Scientific Inc Dba Eng Scientific. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-360-5724 |
| Primary Part Number | 9580 |
| Item Name | Fite Staining Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | A J P Scientific Inc Dba Eng Scientific |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | USED TO STAIN ACID-FAST BACTERIA IN TISSUE SECTIONS |
| Component Quantity | 3 |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | 250 ML BT ZIEHL-NEELSEN CARBOL FUSCHIN 1; 250 ML BT OF 1 PCT. SULFURIC ACID 1; 250 ML BT LOEFFLER'S METHYLENE BLUE 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
NSN 6550-01-360-5724 is a Fite Staining Kit, manufactured by A J P Scientific Inc Dba Eng Scientific, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-360-5724 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: F92F053 (Air Force Medical Logistics Office), H0198A (Cd Acquisition Holdings Inc Dba Columbia Diagnostics), ES9580 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), 9580 (A J P Scientific Inc Dba Eng Scientific).
There are 7 known substitutes for 6550-01-360-5724: 5935-00-020-8037, 4910-00-441-9119, 6625-00-490-6875 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 9580: Usage Design: USED TO STAIN ACID-FAST BACTERIA IN TISSUE SECTIONS; Component Quantity: 3; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FITE STAIN KT USED TO STAIN ACID-FAST BACTERIA IN TISSUE SECTION; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: 250 ML BT ZIEHL-NEELSEN CARBOL FUSCHIN 1; 250 ML BT OF 1 PCT. SULFURIC ACID 1; 250 ML BT LOEFFLER'S METHYLENE BLUE 1. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.