The Test Kit,e Coli Detection, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-681-8593, 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 Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-681-8593 |
| Primary Part Number | 98-27164-00 |
| Item Name | Test Kit,e Coli Detection |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Test Capability Quantity | 100 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 98-27164-00 PRIMARY | Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water (USA) |
| 98-27164-00 | Saab Australia Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| COLILERT-18 | 5/1 Secondary reference Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water |
| 6550NCM216778 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1588700 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-681-8593 is a Test Kit,e Coli Detection, manufactured by Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-681-8593 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 98-27164-00 (Idexx Laboratories Inc Div Water), 98-27164-00 (Saab Australia Pty Ltd).
Key specifications for 98-27164-00: Special Features: COLILERT-18 DETECTS BOTH TOTAL COLIFORMS AND ESCHERICHIA COLI (E-COLI), OR FECAL COLIFORMS IN WASTEWATER. RESULTS IN 18 HOURS, STORE AT 2-25 DEGREES C, AWAY FROM LIGHT. 100 TESTS PER PACKAGE.; Test Capability Quantity: 100; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS COLILERT-18 100EA; End Item Identification: CULTUREMEDIUM,WATER,COLIFORM-18. 1 specification is 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.