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.
United Scientific™ Inoculating Loops, Set Of 4
Color coding helps prevent cross contamination.
United Scientific™ Inoculating Loops, Plastic
Disposable economical Plastic Inoculating Loops for use when flame sterilization is not needed.
Leica Microsystems Covidien No. 26 Platinum-iridium Loops
Loop, Platinum-iridium, Covidien; Fused, 3mm I.D., 2-3/4in. long, Without holder
Leica Microsystems Inoculating Loops and Holders
Loops and holders designed for culturing, transferring, streaking or isolating tissue cultures in cytology or histology
Fisherbrand™ Nichrome/Aluminum Inoculating Loops
Fisherbrand Nichrome/Aluminum Inoculating Loops consist of a nichrome wire loop mounted to an aluminum handle. Inoculating loops are used to introduce microorganisms into a culture medium.
United Scientific™ Aluminum Inoculating Loop
This inoculating loop features an 8 in. long non-insulated aluminum handle.
MTC Bio Inoculating loops, 10µL, flexible PP, sterile, individually wrapped, 1000/cs
These sterile disposable plastic loops and needles 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.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. The flexibility of polypropylene loops makes it easier to maneuver them within Petri dishes, test tubes, or other confined spaces, improving the researcher’s ability to collect and transfer samples efficiently. The flexibility allows for more precise sampling from cultures, especially when working with small or delicate colonies.
Arben Bioscience Inc Quadloop Sphere with 10 ul calibrated loop, Sterile, 1000 per Box
Quadloop Inoculation Loops Quadloop Sphere with 10 ul calibrated loop, Sterile, 20 per Peel-apart Pouch, 1000 per Box Save time and money with the Quadloop inoculation device. One side has a traditional calibrated 10 l or 1l loop or a picking needle. The other side features our unique, patented sphere which allows dilution streaking with one device instead of 4 loops. Simply rotate the handle one-quarter turn after each streaking. There is no need to change loops or sterilize between steps. The Quadloop sphere glides effortlessly across the agar surface without gouging or plowing! Safer and easier than metal loops! No need to flame, these disposable loops are already sterile Save time when dilution streaking - no need to change loops Accurate calibrated loops at the opposite end
Andwin Scientific INOCULATING LOOPS 1000/CS
The 10uL inoculating loops sterile. This is sold in a case of 1000 blue loops.
MTC Bio Inoculating needles, rigid PS, sterile, individually wrapped, 1000/cs
These sterile disposable plastic loops and needles 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.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. The flexibility of polypropylene loops makes it easier to maneuver them within Petri dishes, test tubes, or other confined spaces, improving the researcher’s ability to collect and transfer samples efficiently. The flexibility allows for more precise sampling from cultures, especially when working with small or delicate colonies.