The Culture Colony,test, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-692-2384, 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 Abbott Rapid Dx North America Llc Dba Alere North America Llc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-692-2384 |
| Primary Part Number | 893-000 |
| Item Name | Culture Colony,test |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Abbott Rapid Dx North America Llc Dba Alere North America Llc |
| 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 | BX |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 893-000 PRIMARY | Abbott Rapid Dx North America Llc Dba Alere North America Llc (USA) |
| ALR-893-000 | Dove Medical Supply Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1586371 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6550NCM206621 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6550-01-692-2384 is a Culture Colony,test, manufactured by Abbott Rapid Dx North America Llc Dba Alere North America Llc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-692-2384 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 893-000 (Abbott Rapid Dx North America Llc Dba Alere North America Llc), ALR-893-000 (Dove Medical Supply Llc).
Key specifications for 893-000: Special Features: ABBOTT CLEARVIEW ALERE PBP2A SA CULTURE COLONY TEST PROVIDES METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS (MRSA) RESULTS UP TO 24 HOURS SOONER THAN TRADITIONAL METHODS IN ISOLATES OF S. AUREUS. ROOM TEMPERATURE STORAGE AND ENHANCED SAMPLE PREPARATION PROCEDURE PROVIDES RESULTS IN 6 MINUTES FROM CULTURE (IDENTIFIED AS STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS). BUILT-IN PROCEDURAL CONTROLS ON EVERY TEST STRIP. 25 TESTS PER BOX; INCLUDES: TEST STRIPS, REAGENT 1, REAGENT 2, ASSAY TUBES, AND TEST RACKS.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PBP2A COLONY TEST, 25S. 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.