The Control,blood Chemistry, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-476-0358, 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6550-01-476-0358 |
| Primary Part Number | 973 |
| Item Name | Control,blood Chemistry |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Type | VIAL |
| Usage Design | WHOLE BLOOD GLUCOSE, HEMOGLOBIN AND HEMATOCRIT CONTROL; FOR USE WITH END ITEM: NSN 6630-01-411-2405, ANALYZER, CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, P/N 6F1602 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 973 PRIMARY | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| METER TRAK | 5/1 Secondary reference Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group |
| METER TRAX | 5/9 Secondary reference Abbott Point of Care Inc. |
| 00-0297 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 310H | 5/9 Secondary reference Abbott Point of Care Inc. |
| 23450112 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Co |
NSN 6550-01-476-0358 is a Control,blood Chemistry, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-476-0358 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 973 (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-618-0921. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 973: Primary Container Type: VIAL; Special Features: P/N 310H DESIGNATES METER TRAX PART 310 OF HIGH LEVEL;6 IN A PACKAGE OF 2 ML EA; ITEM EXPIRATION DATE WILL BE 6 MONTHS AFTER MANUFACTURED DATE; STABILITY: 6-MONTH CLOSED VIAL; 31-DAY OPEN VIAL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR GLUCOSE AND HEMOGLOBIN; 31-DAY OPEN VIAL AT 2 DEGREES TO 8 DEGREES C IF HEMATOCRIT USE; STORE UPRIGHT, DO NOT FREEZE; METER TRAX IS INTENDED FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY, HANDLE AS POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CONTROL BLOOD CHEM WHOLE BLD GLUCOSE 6S E.I.6550-01-476-0358; Usage Design: WHOLE BLOOD GLUCOSE, HEMOGLOBIN AND HEMATOCRIT CONTROL; FOR USE WITH END ITEM: NSN 6630-01-411-2405, ANALYZER, CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, P/N 6F1602. 2 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.