The Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-560-4834, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6550-01-560-4834 |
| Item Name | Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | PACKAGE OR PRODUCT HAS NO NATURAL RUBBER/LATEX |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| Test Capability Quantity | 1 |
| Material | PAPER |
| Usage Design | AGAR DISC DIFFUSION TEST PROCEDURE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 231596 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
NSN 6550-01-560-4834 is a Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2995-01-717-4863. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6550-01-560-4834: Supplementary Features: PACKAGE OR PRODUCT HAS NO NATURAL RUBBER/LATEX; Special Features: 6MM DISCS FURNISHED IN CARTRIDGES THAT CONTAIN 50 DISCS EACH MM; Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS; Test Capability Quantity: 1. 5 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.