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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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Catalog Number: (470101-678)
Supplier: TONAWANDA MANUFACTURING
Description: The 10cm wire makes it easy to reach cultures even in large culture tubes. With safety always in mind, its length also means easy, and safe, flame sterilizing.


Catalog Number: (76521-392)
Supplier: Caplugs
Description: Precision molded 95-Pin Inoculator can simultaneously pick up 95 bacterial colony samples (10 µl/pin) and transfer them into or from a 96-well format microplate or microplate tray. The missing pin in the inoculator assembly serves as a blank control.


Catalog Number: (100489-540)
Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences
Description: Nichrome wire. An 8” aluminum handle with a 3” nichrome wire, 25 gauge. Loop O.D. is 4 mm; loop I.D. is 2.5 mm. Available with a loop or a needle.

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Supplier: Tradewinds Direct
Description: Innoculating loops and needles are smooth and flexible for uniform and smooth streaking, without damaging the gel surface.

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Supplier: Decon Labs
Description: LeStreak® Microstreakers are used to inoculate or transfer microbiological samples
Supplier: NEST SCIENTIFIC
Description: Inoculating needle/loops made up of PP material, hydrophilic.

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Catalog Number: (102094-606)
Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences
Description: Chrome plated, 6” long. With one blunt bent end and one chisel finish on the other end.


Catalog Number: (100491-684)
Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences
Description: This device allows you to pick up sections with ease, this set utilizes the Perfect Handle complete with protective collar.

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Supplier: Argos Technologies
Description: Nichrome wire composition cools quickly and is less expensive than platinum.

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

Supplier: PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTIC
Description: When strict calibration is required, certified/calibrated loops from Pro-Lab Diagnostics are manufactured from the highest quality 80/20 nickel chromium wire.

Supplier: Argos Technologies
Description: Nichrome wire composition cools quickly and is less expensive than platinum.

Supplier: Argos Technologies
Description: Save more with these reusable loop and needle handles.

Catalog Number: (102681-282)
Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences
Description: Custom tip designed from tungsten. Tip radius is < 0.5 µm with 6° taper angle for maximum lifetime service. Compatible with Short-Cut™ system for direct conversion to TEM grid.


Supplier: Bio Plas
Description: Disposable, color-coded system for quantitive procedures such as sampling, urine counts, serial dilutions, bacteriological inoculation, and streaking

Catalog Number: (100502-490)
Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences
Description: Made from 26 gauge B and S platinum wire with 15% iridium to provide rigidity with thinner wire for delicate work. Both ends are ground smooth.

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