The Biological Sampling Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-541-6661, 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 Quicksilver Analytics Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: KT.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-541-6661 |
| Primary Part Number | 40001 |
| Item Name | Biological Sampling Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Quicksilver Analytics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 | KT |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 40001 PRIMARY | Quicksilver Analytics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BIS-40001A | 5/9 Secondary reference Quicksilver Analytics, Inc. |
| BISKIT | 5/9 Secondary reference Quicksilver Analytics, Inc. |
| BIS-40001A | 5/9 Secondary reference Quicksilver Analytics Inc |
| 6550NCM051766 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 06-0570 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-541-6661 is a Biological Sampling Kit, manufactured by Quicksilver Analytics Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-541-6661 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 40001 (Quicksilver Analytics Inc).
Key specifications for 40001: Special Features: LARGE AREA BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING KT; 6.5IN. WIDE, 7IN. HIGH, 2.5IN. DEEP; STERILE; INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED; CONTENTS: 15ML OF BUFFER PHOSPHATE, AQUAFOAM SPONGE, WET & DRY SAMPLING INSTRUCTION CARD, DROPPER LID, CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY FORM, TRANSPORT BAG, AND PORT COVER; SINGLE USE AND EASY TO USE; SMALL, PORTABLE AND SELF CONTAINED;SUITABLE FOR SAMPLING WET OR DRY SURFACES; SAMPLES BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND TOXINS; MINIMIZATION OF CROSS-CONTAMANATION OF SAMPLES IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING KIT BISKIT LG AREA SAMPLER. 0 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.