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.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 1 Inoculating Loop Blue Individually Wrapped sterile 400/pk 4000/cs
1 Inoculating Loop Blue Individually Wrapped sterile 400/pk 4000/cs
CELLTREAT Scientific Products 1l Inoculating Loop, Bulk Pack, Sterile
CELLTREAT Scientific Products 1¿L Inoculating Loop. Flexible for easy access to small volume tubes and dishes. Color coded white for easy identification. Gentle on delicate agar or other surfaces. Available in peel-to-open paper/plastic wrappers. 218mm Lenth. Made from polypropylene. RNase/DNase free and non-pyrogenic. Every case is printed with the lot number for quality traceability. Bulk packed sterile, 20/pack, 2000/case.
Chemglass Life Sciences Inoculation Pick, Large, Semi Point, 0.3175cm OD x 15.24cm Long
Inoculation Pick, Large, Semi Point, 0.3175cm OD x 15.24cm Long. • Go from autoclave to microtube• Available in three lengths and with semi or needle points• Non-sterile, meet FDA requirements for food• 100% USA grown White Birch• Environmentally friendly – naturally biodegradableMade in a USA, ISO and FDA registered facility, wooden inoculation picks provide a faster way to inoculate. It’s simple, after autoclaving, just “pick” the colony, drop the wooden pick into your media and close the lid. No need to remove the pick. Available in three convenient sizes to accommodate various transfer, inoculation and streaking needs.
TRAJAN SCIENTIFIC AMERICAS INC HOLD LOOP KIT FOR USE IN PAL3
NC3433359 HOLD LOOP KIT FOR USE IN PAL3
Research Products International Corp Inoculating Needles, White, Sterile, 25 per Pack, 500 per Case
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. Packaged 25 per pack, 500 per case.
MTC Bio Inoculating loops, 5µL, 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.