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.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Calibrated Inoculating Streaker Loops, 1ul, 1.45 mm ID; 5/PK
These loops attached to a light-weight aluminum handle are made of high quality twisted nichrome wire. The handles are insulated to protect the hand, during use. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. Loops and handles cool rapidly, after sterilization. They are offered calibrated (1l & 10l) or non-calibrated. Non-calibrated loops and handles are available as small, medium or large and color coded for easy identification.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Inoculating Streaker Loops, Medium, Green; 3.5 mm ID; 5/Pk
These loops attached to a light-weight aluminum handle are made of high quality twisted nichrome wire. The handles are insulated to protect the hand, during use. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. Loops and handles cool rapidly, after sterilization. They are offered calibrated (1l & 10l) or non-calibrated. Non-calibrated loops and handles are available as small, medium or large and color coded for easy identification.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Calibrated Inoculating Streaker Loops, 10 ul, 4 mm ID; 5/PK
These loops attached to a light-weight aluminum handle are made of high quality twisted nichrome wire. The handles are insulated to protect the hand, during use. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. Loops and handles cool rapidly, after sterilization. They are offered calibrated (1l & 10l) or non-calibrated. Non-calibrated loops and handles are available as small, medium or large and color coded for easy identification.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Large Inoculating Loops, 5.45 mm ID; 25/Pk
These inoculating loops are made from high quality twisted nichrome wire. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. They cool rapidly and are less expensive than platinum. The loops are supplied without handles and available calibrated or non-calibrated. Brass loop handles are sold separately as models 04396-40 and -41.
Research Products International Corp SmartPicks, Large, Semi Point, 6"" Long, 500/pk
smartPicks Wooden Inoculation are manufactured of naturally biodegradable 100% USA grown white birch, autoclavable and naturally biodegradable. Available in both a semi-pointed and needle pointed tip for various applications. Short 1.28" tips are ideal for use with 1.5 ml micro-tubes.
Research Products International Corp SmartPicks, Large, Needle Point, 6 inches long, 500 per pack
smartPicks Wooden Inoculation are manufactured of naturally biodegradable 100% USA grown white birch, autoclavable and naturally biodegradable. Available in both a semi-pointed and needle pointed tip for various applications. Short 1.28" tips are ideal for use with 1.5 ml micro-tubes.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Calibrated Loops 0.001 ml, 1.45 mm diameter, 70 mm length
The loops are made from 26 gauge B&S platinum with 15% iridium.
Volume: 0.001 ml
Diameter: 1.45 mm
Length: 70 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences 10µl Inoculating Loop, Yellow, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 400/Pack
Loops and needles are made from high quality polypropylene and are flexible so stem can be bent to access small volume tubes and dishes. Color coded for easy identification.PP material, hydrophilicUsed in microbiology experimentsDifferent colors for identificationFlexible handles for easier collection and inoculationSterilized by Ethylene OxideEasy-tear sterile individual packaging
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop with Needle, 10 µL, 16-FLWN, 25/Bag
Inoculating Loop with Needle McKesson 10 ?L ABS Integrated Handle Sterile Sterilized by gamma irradiation Disposable for collection and inoculation by streaking or puncturing methods Flexible feel Smooth construction facilitates uniform streaking of culture media Loop combinations feature integrated loop/needle design, eliminating the need for a separate needle