A graduated vessel specifically designed to contain a blood specimen during colorimetric analysis for hemoglobin content.

FSC Information

6630	Chemical Analysis Instruments

Colloquial Information

H5516	HEMOMETER TUBE
H6745	MEASURING WEDGE,HEMOMETER

Change List

MRC CSTJ has been deleted

MRC CQPX has been deleted

MRC CTBL has been deleted

NAMEDITEM NAME

NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.

Enter the item name code.

(NAMED13459*)

ANEH*DDESIGN DESIGNATION

THE DESIGNATION DERIVED FROM THE NAME OF THE DESIGNER OR USE FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS INTENDED.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(ANEHDBQD)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AJ50)	Reply
	BQD	ASSOCIATED RESEARCH
	BAB	BERZELTUS
	AAJ	BREWER
	BQE	BUECHNER
	BQF	CALDWELL
	GVH	CARAWAY
	BQG	CLINITEST REAGENT TEST
	BEL	COPLIN
	BAL	DEWAR
	BAM	DIXON
	BQH	FERNBACH
	BQJ	FOLIN
	BQK	FOLIN-WU
	BAR	FRENCH
	BAS	FRESENIUS
	BAK	FRIEDMAN-LAMER
	BQL	GOOCH
	BAN	GRIFFIN
	BQM	HIRSCH
	BQN	IVES
	CFS	JACKSON
	BQP	KAHN
	CGY	KIRK
	BQQ	KOLLE
	BQR	KOLMER
	BBN	KRAISSEL
	BQS	LANG-LEVY
	BAP	LUFT
	BPF	MOHR
	GVJ	NATELSON
	BQB	OSTWALD
	BQT	OSTWALD-FOLIN
	BQW	PASTEUR
	ADX	PETROFF
	BQX	PICKARD-PIERCE
	BBL	PINCHCOCK/SALVARSAN
	BQY	ROUX
	BPP	SAHLI
	BBM	SALVARSAN
	BQZ	SAYBOLT DRAW-OFF
	BBP	SCHELLBACH
	BCS	SCHWARTZ
	BCT	SNYDER
	BRA	STENDER
	BRB	TAPER TOP-SWIM
	BRC	THOMA
	BCW	THUNBERG
	BRD	TRENNER
	BRE	USP
	BRG	V.D.L.
	BRH	V.D.R.L.
	CTY	VAN SLYKE
	BRF	VAN SLYKE-NEILL
	BCX	WESTERGREN
	BRJ	WESTGREN

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, K8 OR K18 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and AQRX)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K9, K10, K11, K12, K13, K14, K15, K16, K17, K19 OR K20 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ADGA)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K21, K22, K24 OR K25 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (CRWM and ABHP and AQRX)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K26 OR K27 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ADJT and ABHP)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K28 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and AQRX)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) K31 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC STYL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ADGA)

STYLLSTYLE DESIGNATOR

THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE ITEM.

Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.

(STYLLK21)

Table 1
Physical Drawing ID	Reply Code (STYL)	Reply
BV10165	K1	FLARED TOP EXTERNAL EVACUATION TUBE
BV10174	K10	PLAIN RIM CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10175	K11	PLAIN RIM FLAT BOTTOM
BV10176	K12	PLAIN RIM ROUND BOTTOM
BV10177	K13	PLAIN RIM W/SIDE ARM ROUND BOTTOM
BV10178	K14	POUR-OUT TOP CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10179	K15	POUR-OUT TOP ROUND BOTTOM
BV10180	K16	CONSTRICTED NECK ROUND BOTTOM
BV10181	K17	CONSTRICTED NECK CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10182	K18	TAPERED MOUTH FLAT BOTTOM
BV10183	K19	TAPERED MOUTH ROUND BOTTOM
BV10166	K2	FLARED TOP INTERNAL EVACUATION TUBE
BV10184	K20	TAPERED MOUTH CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10185	K21	STRAIGHT ONE BULB
BV10186	K22	U-TUBE W/SIDE ARMS
BV10187	K24	MICRO W/BUBBLE COUNTER
BV10188	K25	TERMINAL
BV10189	K26	SQUARE TOP ROUND BOTTOM
BV10190	K27	SQUARE PLAIN FLAT BOTTOM
BV10192	K28	CAPILLARY OPEN ENDS
BV10193	K29	CAPILLARY LARGE OPEN ENDS
BV10167	K3	BEADED RIM ELONGATED STEM W/BULB TIP
BV10194	K30	THREADED TOP FLAT BOTTOM
BV10196	K31	PLAIN RIM CONCAVE BOTTOM
BV10195	K32	PLAIN RIM W/LIP FLAT BOTTOM
BV10191	K33	TWIN WELL RECTANGULAR PLAIN FLAT BOTTOM
BV10197	K34	PLAIN RIM ROUND TOP AND BOTTOM, RECTANGULAR MID SECTION
BV10168	K4	BEADED RIM ROUND BOTTOM
BV10169	K5	BEADED RIM ROUND BOTTOM W/SIDE ARM
BV10170	K6	BEADED RIM CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10171	K7	BEADED RIM ELONGATED ROUND BOTTOM
BV10172	K8	THREADED TOP CONICAL BOTTOM
BV10173	K9	THREADED TOP ROUND BOTTOM

ABHP*JOVERALL LENGTH

THE DIMENSION MEASURED ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS WITH TERMINATED POINTS AT THE EXTREME ENDS OF THE ITEM.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(ABHPJAB2.0*;ABHPJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

ADGA*JOVERALL OUTSIDE DIAMETER

THE OVERALL LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF AN ITEM,AND TERMINATES AT THE OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(ADGAJAC2.0*;ADGAJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

ADJT*JINSIDE WIDTH

AN INSIDE MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(ADJTJAB2.0*;ADJTJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

AQRX*JTUBING OUTSIDE DIAMETER

THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE TUBING,AND TERMINATES AT THE OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(AQRXJAB2.0*;AQRXJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

CRWM*JCONNECTING ARM OUTSIDE DIAMETER

NONE.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(CRWMJAB2.0*;CRWMJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

BJBSDCALIBRATION FUNCTION

A DESIGNATION OF THE FUNCTION WHICH IS CALIBRATED.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BJBSDDX*;BJBSDEL$DDW*;BJBSDEL$$DDW*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AJ52)	Reply
	DW	TO CONTAIN
	DX	TO DELIVER
	EL	TO DELIVER W/VOLUME ADJUSTED FOR BLOWING OUT LAST DROP

CRLY*DGRADUATION MARKING METHOD

THE PROCESS USED IN MARKING THE GRADUATIONS ON THE ITEM.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(CRLYDDW*;CRLYDDD$DDC*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AM12)	Reply
	DC	ENGRAVED
	DD	ETCHED
	DW	FIRED ENAMEL
	DX	FIRED STAIN
	DT	GRIT BLASTED
	DF	MOLDED
	DG	PAINTED

CBBL*DFEATURES PROVIDED

THOSE FEATURES,NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ITEM.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(CBBLDCSY*;CBBLDAFM$DAQD*;CBBLDAFM$$DAQD*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN47)	Reply
	DJV	ATTACHED NEEDLE
	BHQ	AUTOCLAVABLE
	CTJ	AUTOMATIC
	BEL	BULB
	CZQ	CANTED NECK
	AQB	CAPILLARY ACTION
	AQC	CAPILLARY AT GRADUATION MARK
	AQD	CAPILLARY TIP
	CRW	CLEAR
	CSR	CLOUD AND POUR
	CSS	CONTROLLED DROP SIZE
	CST	COTTON PLUG
	BEM	COVER
	CTK	DIAL CONTROL
	CTL	DIGITAL READOUT
	AQE	DISPOSABLE
	CPW	DISPOSABLE TIP
	AQF	ELONGATED TIP
	DJY	END TO END FILL
	CSU	EXTRA FINE TIP
	AQG	FILLED MARKINGS
	CSV	FINE TIP
	AQH	FIXED PLATE
	CSW	FLEXIBLE BULB
	CSX	GAS STERILIZABLE
	AQJ	GRADUATED TO TIP
	CPD	GROOVE
	AQK	HANDLE
	AQL	HEAVY WALL CONSTRUCTION
	CRL	HEPARINIZED
	AQM	HOOK
	BCG	INDIVIDUALLY SEALED
	CZR	LEAKPROOF
	AQN	MERCURY SEAL
	CSY	MICRO TIP
	CSZ	NARROW TAPER WITH FINE TIP
	CTM	NONPLUGGED
	CRY	NONSERIALIZED
	EHE	NONSILICONE COATED
	AQP	NONSTERILE
	CTN	NONWETTABLE
	CZS	PHENOLIC CAP
	CPX	PLUNGER
	CPY	PLUNGER WIRE
	AQQ	POUR-OUT
	DRX	PREASSEMBLED
	CRM	PRELABELED
	ALS	PROTECTIVE CAP
	CTA	REGULAR TIP
	AQR	REMOVABLE PLATE
	AQS	REUSABLE
	AQT	SIDE FUNNEL
	CRN	SILICONE COATED
	AFM	STERILE
	CTP	SYRINGE TYPE
	DJZ	TAPERED TIP
	CTB	THIN STEM
	CRX	THIN WALL CONSTRUCTION
	CTQ	TIP EJECTOR
	CZT	TISSUE CULTURED TREATED
	DJW	VACUUM

CQCTDPRIMARY CONTAINER TYPE

INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONTAINER/S/ OR SUPPORTING DEVICE/S/ WHICH IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ITEM.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(CQCTDACX*;CQCTDADF$DAAK*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN65)	Reply
	A	ANY ACCEPTABLE
	AAH	BAG
	AAK	BOTTLE
	ACD	BOX
	ACJ	CAN
	ACX	CARTON
	ADD	CASE
	ADF	DISPENSER
	ADM	ENVELOPE
	AFL	PACKAGE
	AGH	RACK
	AEC	SPOOL
	AFZ	TRAY
	AFQ	VIAL

CQTFAPRIMARY CONTAINER UNIT QUANTITY

THE NUMBER OF ITEMS OF SUPPLY WITHIN EACH PRIMARY CONTAINER.

Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.

(CQTFA10*)

CSCW*ATOTAL PRIMARY CONTAINER QUANTITY

THE NUMBER OF PRIMARY CONTAINERS WITHIN THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.

Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.

(CSCWA10*)

FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES

THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.

Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.

(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)

TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT

THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.

(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AC28)	Reply
	A	SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
	B	STANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.).
	C	DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)

SPCL*GSPECIAL TEST FEATURES

TEST CONDITIONS AND RATINGS OR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE DIFFERENT, MORE CRITICAL, OR MORE SPECIFIC THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN A GOVERNING TEST DATA DOCUMENT.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)

ZZZK*JSPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA

THE DOCUMENT DESIGNATOR OF THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code of the entity controlling the document, a dash, and the document designator. The agency that controls the limited coordination document must be preceded and followed by a slash following the designator. The word canceled or superseded must be preceded and followed by a slash for the designator. Professional and industrial association specifications/standards are differentiated from a manufacturer's specification in that the data has been coordinated and published by the professional and industrial association. Include amendments and revisions where applicable.

(ZZZKJT81337-30642B*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-D-180 REV1/CANCELED/*;ZZZKJP80205-NAS1103*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-C-1140C/CE/*;ZZZKJT81337-30642B$$JP80205-NAS1103*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN62)	Reply
	V	FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD
	F	FLAMMABILITY STANDARD
	S	GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
	T	GOVERNMENT STANDARD
	U	INTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
	D	MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL
	R	MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION
	N	MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL
	M	MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
	B	NATIONAL STD/SPEC
	A	PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
	P	PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD

If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.

ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA

THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.

(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA*; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AD08)	Reply
	AL	ALLOY
	BE	ANNEALED
	AN	ANNEX
	AP	APPENDIX
	AC	APPLICABILITY CLASS
	AR	ARRANGEMENT
	AS	ASSEMBLY
	AB	ASSORTMENT
	BF	BOND
	BX	BOX
	CY	CAPACITY
	CA	CASE
	CT	CATEGORY
	CF	CIRCUMFERENCE
	CL	CLASS
	CE	CODE
	CR	COLOR
	CC	COMBINATION CODE
	CN	COMPONENT
	CP	COMPOSITION
	CM	COMPOUND
	CD	CONDITION
	AV	CONFIGURATION
	CS	CONSTRUCTION
	BG	CORE CONDITION
	CB	CUT OFF
	AM	DELAY CLASS
	DE	DESIGN
	DG	DESIGNATOR
	DW	DRAWING NUMBER
	DU	DUPLEX
	EG	EDGE
	EN	END
	FY	FAMILY
	FG	FIGURE
	AK	FILE NUMBER
	FN	FINISH
	FB	FLAVOR
	BH	FLUX PERCENTAGE
	FM	FORM
	FA	FORMULA
	AJ	GAGE STOCK NUMBER
	GR	GRADE
	GA	GRADUATION
	AX	GRANULES
	AY	GRIT
	GB	GROUND
	GP	GROUP
	HA	HEAVY DUTY
	BA	IMAGE COLOR
	NS	INSERT
	TM	ITEM
	KD	KIND
	KT	KIT
	LG	LENGTH
	LV	LEVEL
	LT	LIMIT
	MK	MARK
	AA	MARKER
	AD	MASK APERTURE
	ML	MATERIAL
	BB	MAXIMUM DENSITY
	TA	MEDIUM TEMPER
	MH	MESH
	ME	METHOD
	BC	MINIMUM DENSITY
	MD	MODEL
	MT	MOUNTING
	AQ	NATURAL
	AU	NON-DELAY CLASS
	NR	NUMBER
	BL	OUTFIT NUMBER
	PA	PARAGRAPH
	PT	PART
	PN	PATTERN
	PC	PHYSICAL CONDITION
	PS	PIECE
	PL	PLAN
	PR	POINT
	PD	POLISHED
	PB	PRESSURE RATING
	QA	QUALITY
	QB	QUENCHED
	RN	RANGE
	AE	RAPID
	RT	RATING
	RF	REFERENCE NUMBER
	RA	REGULAR DUTY
	BJ	RMA FLUX
	SJ	SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
	SC	SCHEDULE
	SB	SECTION
	SL	SELECTION
	BD	SERIALIZED
	SE	SERIES
	SV	SERVICE
	SX	SET
	SA	SHADE
	SH	SHAPE
	SG	SHEET
	SZ	SIZE
	AG	SLOW
	TC	SOFT TEMPER
	SK	SOURCE
	PZ	SPECIES
	SQ	SPECIFICATION SHEET
	SD	SPEED
	AW	STANDARD
	SR	STRAIGHT
	ST	STYLE
	SS	SUBCLASS
	SF	SUBFORM
	SP	SUBTYPE
	BK	SUPPORT
	SN	SURFACE CONDITION
	SY	SYMBOL
	SM	SYSTEM
	TB	TABLE
	TN	TANNAGE
	TP	TEMPER
	TX	TEXTURE
	TK	THICKNESS
	TT	TREATMENT
	TR	TRIM
	TY	TYPE
	YN	UNIT
	AZ	UNSERIALIZED
	VA	VARIETY
	WT	WEIGHT
	WD	WIDTH

ZZZW*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT

THE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTIC(S) OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY THAT DEPART(S) FROM THE TEXT OF A SPECIFICATION OR A STANDARD IN THAT IT REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF CHARACTERISTICS STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD AS BEING OPTIONAL OR A VARIATION FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE STATED CHARACTERISTICS OR AN ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTIC NOT STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(ZZZWGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)

ZZZX*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR

THE VARIATION WHEN THE ITEM IS IN CONFORMITY WITH A TYPE DESIGNATOR COVERED BY A SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD, EXCEPT IN REGARD TO ONE OR MORE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)

ZZZY*GREFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS

A FEATURE OF THE ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE SPECIFICALLY RECORDED WHEN THE REFERENCE NUMBER COVERS A RANGE OF ITEMS.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(ZZZYGCOLOR CODED LEADS*; ZZZYGAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MATERIAL*)

Reply to this requirement only if the header record for the item identification for the item being identified has been coded as critical.

CRTL*ACRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION

THE MASTER REQUIREMENT CODES OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE TECHNICALLY CRITICAL BY REASON OF TOLERANCE,FIT,PERFORMANCE,OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH AFFECT IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEM.

Enter the Master Requirement Code for the requirement, the reply to which renders the item as being critical.

(CRTLAAKJA*; CRTLAAKJA$$ACSGS*)

If document availability code B, D, F, OR H, reply to MRC PRPY.

PRPY*APROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS

IDENTIFICATION OF THOSE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION FOR WHICH A NON-GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY HAS IDENTIFIED ALL OR SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITEM AS BEING PROPRIETARY AND THEREFORE RESTRICTED FROM RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE ORIGINATOR OF THE DATA.

Enter the MRC codes of the individual characteristics of the description which are marked proprietary on the technical data, using and coding ($) for multiple characteristics. If all the MRCS are proprietary, enter the reply PACS. If none of the MRCS is proprietary, enter the reply NPAC.

(PRPYAPACS*;PRPYANPAC*; PRPYAMATL$$ASURF*)

ELRN*GEXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER

A REFERENCE NUMBER EXCEEDING 32 POSITIONS.

Enter the entire reference number. Do not include the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code unless there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN.If there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN, include the CAGE or NCAGE and separate each reference by using the "&" character.

(e.g., CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365 & CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365)

In determining quantity of characters in the reference number, count will be made after modification in accordance with Volume 2, Chapter 9, FLIS Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M.

ELCD*DEXTRA LONG CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION

A DESCRIPTION THAT EXCEEDS 5000 CHARACTERS.

Enter the Reply Code from the table below.

(ELCDDA*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN58)	Reply
	A	ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD

AFJQ*JSTORAGE TEMP RANGE

THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES AT WHICH AN ITEM CAN BE STORED WITHOUT DETRIMENTAL EFFECT.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit. Precede negative values (below zero degrees) with the letter M, and positive values (zero and above) with the letter P.

(AFJQJFM32.0/P50.0*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AB36)	Reply
	C	CELSIUS
	F	FAHRENHEIT

BBRH*JINSPECTION FREQUENCY

THE SPECIFIED TIME INTERVAL,FROM RECEIPT,NECESSARY TO DETECT MATERIAL DETERIORATION THAT WILL AFFECT STOCK READINESS.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.

(BBRHJMHAB2*;BBRHJMHAB2$$JMHAB3*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AH68)	Reply
	MH	MONTHS
	YR	YEARS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AM82)	Reply
	AB	FIRST INSPECTION
	AC	REINSPECTION

BBRG*DSTORAGE TYPE

INDICATES THE TYPE OF STORAGE SPACE REQUIRED FOR AN ITEM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE DEGREE OF PROTECTION NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SERVICEABILITY STANDARDS.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BBRGDAN*;BBRGDAE$DAD*;BBRGDAE$$DAD*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AM81)	Reply
	AD	CONTROLLED HUMIDITY WAREHOUSE
	AM	DEHUMIDIFIED WAREHOUSE
	AE	GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE
	AN	HEATED WAREHOUSE

CBME*JCUBIC MEASURE

A MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME TAKEN BY MULTIPLYING THE LENGTH BY THE WIDTH BY THE HEIGHT OF AN ITEM AND RENDERED IN CUBIC UNITS.

Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.

(CBMEJCC2.0*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN76)	Reply
	CC	CUBIC CENTIMETERS
	CF	CUBIC FEET
	CN	CUBIC INCHES
	CM	CUBIC METERS

BBRJ*DSPECIAL HANDLING FEATURE

THE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC/S/ OR QUALITY/IES/ OF AN ITEM WHICH NECESSITATES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL HANDLING.

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(BBRJDAQ*;BBRJDAE$$DAE*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AM83)	Reply
	AE	FRAGILE
	AQ	PILFERABLE

AFJN*DFRAGILITY FACTOR

THE MEASURE OF SENSITIVITY OF THE ITEM TO BE PACKAGED. A FACTOR USED BY PACKAGING ENGINEERS IN DEVISING PROPER CUSHIONING IN A PACKAGE.

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(AFJNDF)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AD40)	Reply
	D	DELICATE
	B	EXTREMELY FRAGILE
	E	MODERATELY DELICATE
	F	MODERATELY RUGGED
	G	RUGGED
	C	VERY DELICATE

Reply to this MRC in accordance with Volume 3.

AGAV*GEND ITEM IDENTIFICATION

THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER OR THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF THE END EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS A PART.

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(AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*; AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)

AJAF*JUNPACKAGED UNIT LENGTH

A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING, IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.

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(AJAFJAA2.0*;AJAFJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

AJAG*JUNPACKAGED UNIT WIDTH

A MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.

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(AJAGJAA2.0*;AJAGJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

AJAH*JUNPACKAGED UNIT HEIGHT

A MEASUREMENT FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING,IN DISTINCTION FROM DEPTH.

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(AJAHJAB2.0*;AJAHJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

AJCN*DPROTECTIVE STORAGE FEATURE

THE PECULIAR STORAGE FEATURE/S/ REQUIRED FOR AN ITEM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE DEGREE OF PROTECTION NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SERVICEABILITY STANDARDS.

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(AJCNDCW*;AJCNDCZ$$DCX*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA65)	Reply
	CW	HUMIDITY CONTROLLED
	CX	NONFLAMMABLE
	CZ	SECURITY

PRMT*DPRECIOUS MATERIAL

IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM.

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(PRMTDAZA000*;PRMTDPTA000$$DAUA000*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (MA01)	Reply
	AUA000	GOLD
	IRA000	IRIDIUM
	AZA000	OSMIUM
	PDA000	PALLADIUM
	PTA000	PLATINUM
	RHA000	RHODIUM
	RTA000	RUTHENIUM
	AGA000	SILVER

PMWT*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND WEIGHT

AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM,AND THE AMOUNT PER A MEASUREMENT SCALE.

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(PMWTJPTA000R2.0*;PMWTJPTA000R2.0$$JPTA000R2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (MA01)	Reply
	AUA000	GOLD
	IRA000	IRIDIUM
	AZA000	OSMIUM
	PDA000	PALLADIUM
	PTA000	PLATINUM
	RHA000	RHODIUM
	RTA000	RUTHENIUM
	AGA000	SILVER

Table 2
	Reply Code (AG14)	Reply
	E	GRAINS, TROY
	R	GRAMS
	F	OUNCES, TROY

PMLC*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION

AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ITEM.

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(PMLCJAGA0002.0*;PMLCJAGA0002.0$$JAGA0002.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (MA01)	Reply
	AUA000	GOLD
	IRA000	IRIDIUM
	AZA000	OSMIUM
	PDA000	PALLADIUM
	PTA000	PLATINUM
	RHA000	RHODIUM
	RTA000	RUTHENIUM
	AGA000	SILVER

SUPP*GSUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES

CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT THAT ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ONE OR MORE FUNCTIONS, EXCLUDING NSN ASSIGNMENT.

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(SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT* SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT; BLADE TIEDOWN*)

HUES*DCOLOR

A CHARACTERISTIC OF LIGHT THAT CAN BE SPECIFIED IN TERMS OF LUMINANCE,DOMINANT WAVELENGTH,AND PURITY.

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(HUESDGR0000*;HUESDCL0001$DBU0000*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AD06)	Reply
	AM0000	AMBER
	A	ANY ACCEPTABLE
	BU0000	BLUE
	BR0000	BROWN
	CL0001	COLORLESS
	GR0000	GREEN
	RE0000	RED
	WH0000	WHITE

This MRC replaced MRC ZZZP

The FSCM identifies the manufacturer or Government agency whose number appears in the Part Number column. When an FSCM does not appear in the current issue of H4-1, H4-2, or H4-3 Cataloging Handbooks, the word "None" will appear in the FSCM column and the name and address of the manufacturer or Government agency will be shown in parentheses following the item description.

PDNB*APURCHASE DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION

THE CONTROLLING ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFICATION OF A DOCUMENT USED IN LIEU OF A SPECIFICATION IN THE PROCUREMENT OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY.

Enter the manufacturers 5-Digit Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code listed in the FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE FOR MANUFACTURERS (FSCM) handbook, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document.

(PDNBA81A37-30624A*)

ZZZV*GFSC APPLICATION DATA

THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS /FSC/ TO AN ITEM BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT HIGHER CLASSIFIABLE ASSEMBLY.

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(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)

CXCY*GPART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY

THE NAME ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION CONTROLLING THE DESIGN OF THE ITEM.

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(CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)

HZRD*DHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

THE SUBSTANCES AND/OR MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE ITEM THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAZARDOUS OR ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OR OTHER AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT AGENCY.

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(HZRDDHAZ012)

Table 1
	Reply Code (HZ00)	Reply
	HAZ012	COPPER

CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME

A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.

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(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)