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R21508Desoxycholate Test Reagent

Remel Inc. · NSN 6550-01-379-9246 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-379-9246 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-379-9246. Primary manufacturer part number: R21508.
Features
  • Desoxycholate Test Reagent — FSC 6550
  • General Characteristics Item Description: 10 PERCENT; FIFTY 0.75 ML RAGENT AND STAIN DROPPERS PER PKG; EACH REAGENT AND STAIN DROPPER IS PACKAGED IN A CRUSHABLE GLASS AMPULE WITHIN A PLASTIC DROPPER SLEEVE WHICH DISPENSES INDIVIDUAL DROPS; USED TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN BILE SOLUBLE STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMAONIAE AND OTHER INSOLUBLE ALPHA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCI
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Remel Inc.
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Desoxycholate Test Reagent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-379-9246, 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 Remel Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-379-9246
Primary Part NumberR21508
Item NameDesoxycholate Test Reagent
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRemel Inc.
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item Description10 PERCENT; FIFTY 0.75 ML RAGENT AND STAIN DROPPERS PER PKG; EACH REAGENT AND STAIN DROPPER IS PACKAGED IN A CRUSHABLE GLASS AMPULE WITHIN A PLASTIC DROPPER SLEEVE WHICH DISPENSES INDIVIDUAL DROPS; USED TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN BILE SOLUBLE STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMAONIAE AND OTHER INSOLUBLE ALPHA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCI
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 4
5365-00-168-667121508 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,sleeve
Eaton Aerospace Llc
2040-00-506-09732409-3227846REVAPC21 INTERCHANGEABLE
Line Assy
Naval Ship Systems Command
2990-01-027-221421508 INTERCHANGEABLE
Muffler,exhaust
Walker Mfg Co
6550-01-352-3875R21522 INTERCHANGEABLE
Kovacs Reagent
Remel Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F93H091 Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
BACTIDROP Remel Inc. (USA)
R21508 PRIMARY Remel Inc. (USA)
21-508 Remel Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5365-00-168-6671INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
21508
2040-00-506-0973INTERCHANGEABLE
LINE ASSY
2409-3227846REVAPC21
2990-01-027-2214INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
21508
6550-01-352-3875INTERCHANGEABLE
KOVACS REAGENT
R21522

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-379-9246?

NSN 6550-01-379-9246 is a Desoxycholate Test Reagent, manufactured by Remel Inc., classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-01-379-9246?

NSN 6550-01-379-9246 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: F93H091 (Air Force Medical Logistics Office), BACTIDROP (Remel Inc.), R21508 (Remel Inc.), 21-508 (Remel Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6550-01-379-9246?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6550-01-379-9246: 5365-00-168-6671, 2040-00-506-0973, 2990-01-027-2214 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of R21508?

Key specifications for R21508: General Characteristics Item Description: 10 PERCENT; FIFTY 0.75 ML RAGENT AND STAIN DROPPERS PER PKG; EACH REAGENT AND STAIN DROPPER IS PACKAGED IN A CRUSHABLE GLASS AMPULE WITHIN A PLASTIC DROPPER SLEEVE WHICH DISPENSES INDIVIDUAL DROPS; USED TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN BILE SOLUBLE STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMAONIAE AND OTHER INSOLUBLE ALPHA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCI; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DESOXYCHOLATE TEST REAGENT 50S. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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