The Test Kit,protein Determination, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-366-8897, 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 Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6550-01-366-8897 |
| Primary Part Number | 655900 |
| Item Name | Test Kit,protein Determination |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Test Media | SERUM OR URINE |
| Test Capability Quantity | 100 |
| Usage Design | FOR MONOCLONAL AND OBLIGOCLONAL BAND DETECTION |
| Component Breakdown Within Each Test Kit | 10 ARGAROSE GELS; 1 BOTTLE OF B2 BUFFER; 1 BOTTLE OF BLUE STAIN; 10 TEMPLATES; 10 TEMPLATE BLOTTERS; 10 GEL BLOTTERS; 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 655900 | Beckman Coulter (uk) Ltd (GBR) |
| 655900 PRIMARY | Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SPE KIT | 5/1 Secondary reference Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp |
NSN 6550-01-366-8897 is a Test Kit,protein Determination, manufactured by Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-366-8897 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 655900 (Beckman Coulter (uk) Ltd), 655900 (Beckman Instruments Inc Diagnostics Systems Group Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6530-01-618-2829. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 655900: Test Media: SERUM OR URINE; Test Capability Quantity: 100; Usage Design: FOR MONOCLONAL AND OBLIGOCLONAL BAND DETECTION; Component Breakdown Within Each Test Kit: 10 ARGAROSE GELS; 1 BOTTLE OF B2 BUFFER; 1 BOTTLE OF BLUE STAIN; 10 TEMPLATES; 10 TEMPLATE BLOTTERS; 10 GEL BLOTTERS; 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK. 4 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.