Inoculating Loops and Needles
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.
VWR® Wooden Inoculation Picks
VWR® wooden inoculation picks are available in three convenient sizes (1.28”, 2.5”, and 6”) to accommodate various transfer, inoculating, and streaking needs.
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VWR® Nichrome/Aluminum Innoculating Loops
VWR® Nichrome/Aluminum Innoculating Loops consist of a nichrome wire loop mounted to an aluminum handle.
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Innoculating Loops
Color set of four inoculating loops with brass handles and four colors.
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Inoculating Needle with Nickel-Chromium Wire and Aluminum Handle
A 3" length of 24 gauge Ni/Cr wire set in a 6" L solid aluminum handle.
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Innoculating Loop
A single piece innoculating loop with an alluminum handle and fixed Nickel-Chromium wire.
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LeLoop® Inoculating Loops
LeLoop®, Decon’s inoculating loops, are made of high-quality, twisted nichrome wire which is designed to cool rapidly after flaming.
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LeStreak® Microstreakers, Decon Labs
LeStreak® Microstreakers are used to inoculate or transfer microbiological samples
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LeStab® Inocula Needles, Decon Labs
LeStab® Inocula needles are used to inoculate or transfer microbiological samples.