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Inoculating loops and needles are tools to safely transfer clinical microbiology samples. The disposable or reusable tools may be used to facilitate uniform slide staining. After the thin devices obtain bacterial samples from colonies growing on media plates, the sample is smeared on a sterile plate for further examination. Straight needles are best suitable for removing specimen of single colonies, while loops are able to retrieve larger samples. Color coded models make selecting the correct tool easy.

Inoculating loops and needles are tools to safely transfer clinical microbiology samples. The disposable or reusable tools may be used to facilitate uniform slide staining. After the thin devices obtain bacterial samples from colonies growing on media plates, the sample is smeared on a sterile plate for further examination. Straight needles are best suitable for removing specimen of single colonies, while loops are able to retrieve larger samples. Color coded models make selecting the correct tool easy.


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Supplier: VWR International
Description: VWR® wooden inoculation picks are available in three convenient sizes (1.28”, 2.5”, and 6”) to accommodate various transfer, inoculating, and streaking needs.

Supplier: VWR International
Description: High-impact polystyrene loops and needles are smooth and flexible to facilitate uniform and smooth streaking without damaging the gel surface.

Supplier: VWR International
Description: VWR® Nichrome/Aluminum Innoculating Loops consist of a nichrome wire loop mounted to an aluminum handle.

Catalog Number: (89126-870)
Supplier: VWR International
Description: High-impact polystyrene loops and needles are smooth and flexible to facilitate uniform and smooth streaking without damaging the gel surface.

Catalog Number: (76436-440)
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
Description: Hexagonal loop shaft improves grip, while the ultra smooth loop surfaces allow for easy streaking.


Supplier: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description: These polystyrene loops and needles are manufactured to very close tolerance levels and surface treated for enhanced droplet adhesion
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
Description: Hardy Diagnostic Loops are sterile and free of lubricants, oils, and electrostatic charges.

Catalog Number: (10753-964)
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
Description: SpeedStreaksTM are disposable inoculating loops, available in several styles and color coded for convenience.


Catalog Number: (76169-774)
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
Description: Hexagonal needle shaft improves grip and is free of lubricants, oils, and electrostatic charges.


Catalog Number: (89410-656)
Supplier: Decon Labs
Description: LeStab® Inocula Needles are used to inoculate or transfer microbiological samples


Catalog Number: (10753-956)
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
Description: SpeedStreaksTM are disposable inoculating loops, available in several styles and are color coded for convenience


Supplier: Corning
Description: These polystyrene inoculating loops are highly ergonomic and are color coded for easy identification.
Catalog Number: (10500-472)
Supplier: bioMérieux
Description: Retro C80 is a rota-plater that simplifies and standardizes the inoculation of small and large agar plates making Etest easier to read when compared to manual streaking


Supplier: Copan Diagnostics
Description: COPAN Calibrated Plastic Inoculation Loops have an ultra-smooth surface to avoid gouging agar when planting and streaking.

Catalog Number: (50806-404)
Supplier: Globe Scientific
Description: Disposable loops with needles


Supplier: United Scientific Supplies
Description: Inexpensive inoculating loops and needles.

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