Inoculating Loops and Needles
Devices used for inoculation, serial dilution, sterile sampling, sample transfer, and microbiological sample spreading; available in materials such as polymers, aluminum, and other metals. Includes disposable and color-coded products.
Inoculating loops and needles (sometimes called microstreakers or inoculating wands) are hand-held devices for inoculating plated or tubed growth media with micro-organisms such as bacteria or yeasts prior to incubation, multiplication, and growth. The inoculum is typically streaked onto, or stabbed into, solid agar-based media, or simply introduced and dispersed into liquid media. Inoculating loops and needles are also useful for sampling and transferring small quantities of micro-organism prior to further analysis, microscopic examination, or serial dilution.
Inoculating loops and needles consist of a handle with a terminal loop or needle that is designed to pick up and transfer a small quantity of inoculum (typically 1 to 10 μL) from a donor culture to the growth medium of choice. Some loops are calibrated and color-coded to transfer semi-quantitative amounts of inoculum.
Thomas Scientific 1æl Inoculating Loop, Individual Pack, White, 218mm, Sterile
CELLTREAT inoculating loops and needles are made from high quality polypropylene and are available in 3 styles; needle, 1µl loop and 10µl loop. The stems are flexible and can be bent to access small volume tubes and dishes and they are color-coded for easy identification. The surface of the loops and needles are vacuum-gas plasma treated, they are packaged in peel-to-open paper/plastic wrappers and are sterile (gamma irradiated). An inoculation loop, also called a smear loop or micro-streaker, is a tool used by biologists to retrieve inoculum using the phenomenon of surface tension. The loop is used to cultivate microbes by streaking agar in a petri dish or plate for subsequent growth. The size of the loop is consistent assuring accurate and repeatable transfers. CELLTREAT L-Shaped Cell Spreaders are ideal for evenly spreading bacterial cultures and are made from high quality polypropylene. They are packaged sterile (gamma irradiated) in individual or bulk, easy-to-ope
Alkali Scientific Inoculating Loops, 10ul, Flexible PP (50 Sterile Peel Bags of 20 Loops), 1000/cs
These sterile, 10ul, disposable plastic loops are designed for use in quantitative procedures such as sampling, urine counts and serial dilutions, as well as for bacterial inoculation. Because they are pre-sterilized and designed for single use, there is no risk of cross contamination and no need for flaming. These inoculating loops are flexible enough for streaking, yet rigid enough for subsurface inoculation. The unique hexagonal shape of the shaft makes it easier to grip, orientate and guide through a smooth streaking process. The loop surfaces are extremely smooth with no rough edges and no flashing or burrs on the loop head. This results in the elimination of cutting or gouging of the agar surface. sterile, disposable and verifiably accurate, these inoculation loops provide an efficient, cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional metallic loops.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Platinum Loops, I.D.: 5.0 mm., 1/EA
These platinum loops are the perfect tool for the manipulation of samples before and during sample preparation in microscopy. They are made of high purity platinum. The thickness is 0.20mm and the diameter is 5 mm ID. Comes with handle. I.D.: 5.0 mm.
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop, Dark Blue,10 ?L, 20-Centimeter Length, 16-10RL, 25/Bag
Inoculating Loop McKesson 10 ?L Polystyrene Integrated Handle Sterile Disposables for collection and inoculation by streaking or puncturing methods Smooth construction facilitates uniform streaking of culture media Loop combinations have an integrated loop/needle design, eliminating the need for a separate needle Rigid feel media type Integrated handle Sterilized by gamma irradiation Dark blue There are 25 calibrated inoculating loops in a tamper-evident resealable bag
Electron Microscopy Sciences Huber Probe 6" length
6" long chrome plated probe with one blunt bent end and one chisel finish on the other end.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Nichrome Loops, I.D.: 1.5 mm. OAL: 6.35 cm., 1/EA
These nichrome loops are the perfect tool for the manipulation of samples before and during sample preparation in microscopy. The nichrome wire's composition is 60 percent Ni, 24 percent Fe Alloy, 16 percent Cr. I.D.: 1.5 mm. OAL: 6.35 cm .
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loops, 5x45 mm, 26 Gauge, 45 mm OAL
Our high quality inoculating loops are made from platinum wire. The 15% iridium adds necessary rigidity permitting thinner wire for delicate work. The loop section is welded and smoothly finished to form a "perfect circle".
Diameter: 5 mm
Wire: 26 gauge
OAL: 45 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loops, 3x45 mm, 26 Gauge, 45 mm OAL
Our high quality inoculating loops are made from platinum wire. The 15% iridium adds necessary rigidity permitting thinner wire for delicate work. The loop section is welded and smoothly finished to form a "perfect circle".
Diameter: 3 mm
Wire: 26 gauge
OAL: 45 mm
Research Products International Corp Inoculating Loop, 10ul, YLW, S, Ind. Wrap., 250/cs
Inoculating loops and needles are smooth and flexible for uniform streaking without damaging the gel surface. Made of durable polystyrene for easy disposal after each use. Supplied in sealed packs with certification. Individually wrapped, 250 per case.
