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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-379-9246 |
| Primary Part Number | R21508 |
| Item Name | Desoxycholate Test Reagent |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Remel Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
NSN 6550-01-379-9246 is a Desoxycholate Test Reagent, manufactured by Remel Inc., classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
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.).
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.
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.