Inoculating Loops and Needles
Disposable Inoculation Loop, 10μL
Manufactured from polystyrene for strength and flexibility. Microspec™ Disposable Inoculation Loops are ideal for the cultivation of microbes on plates by transferring inoculum for streaking and to transfer microscopic organisms.
Disposable Inoculation Loop, 1μL
Manufactured from polystyrene for strength and flexibility. Microspec™ Disposable Inoculation Loops are ideal for the cultivation of microbes on plates by transferring inoculum for streaking and to transfer microscopic organisms.
Microspec™ Sterile Plastic Inoculation Loops (Volume: 10μL)
Retrieves an inoculum from culture of microorganisms.
Disposable Inoculation Loop
Manufactured from polystyrene for strength and flexibility. Microspec™ Disposable Inoculation Loops are ideal for the cultivation of microbes on plates by transferring inoculum for streaking and to transfer microscopic organisms.
Technical Service Consultants™ Sterile Inoculation Loop
Use the Technical Service Consultants™ Sterile Inoculation Loop for general purpose use or routine samples. Its soft HI polystyrene composition prevents the head breaking off, which makes it ideal for clinical use.
Microspec™ Sterile Plastic Inoculation Loops (Volume: 1μL)
Designed for quantitative procedures such as sampling, serial dilutions, as well as for bacterial inoculation.
Microspec™ Metal Loop Handle
Designed for rapid change of loops
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Disposable Loops and Needles
Easily identify these color-coded disposable loops and needles, precision molded from nontoxic (USP Class VI) polystyrene material.
Technical Service Consultants™ Sterile Inoculation Needle
Use disposable Technical Service Consultants™ Sterile Inoculation Needle to save time compared to heat sterilization of re-usable needles. The needle is perfect for counting or isolating pathogens from heavy mixed cultures.
Microspec™ Sterile Plastic Inoculation Loops (Volume: 5μL)
Constructed of flexible polystyrene for optimum retrieval of an inoculum from a culture
Fisherbrand™ Nichrome Inoculating Needles with Handles
Available in two needle gauges
Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Pro-Loops™ Insulated Inoculating Loop Wire Holders
Available in nickel-plated brass or lightweight aluminum
Technical Service Consultants™ High Impact Polystyrene Inoculating Loop
Use Technical Service Consultants™ High Impact Polystyrene Inoculating Loop for general laboratory needs including plating and quick and accurate sample throughput.
Microspec™ Nichrome Wire Loops
Used for bacteriological, microbiological applications and flame tests.
Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Sterile Inoculation Loop
For inoculation with nichrome wire loops. Prolab Diagnostics™ Sterile Inoculation Loops are part of a complete range of inoculation tools including traditional calibrated nichrome wire loops with a selection of insulated holders.
Bochem™ Needle Holder KOLLE with Needle
Manufactured from stainless steel. BOCHEM™ Needle Holder KOLLE with Needle includes needle.
Microspec™ Plastic Culture Needles
Transfer and inoculate living microorganisms
Polystyrene Needle
High impact polystyrene disposable bacterial inoculating needle
Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Nichrome Inoculation Loops
Calibrated to remove a consistent, precise amount of material. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Nichrome Inoculation Loops are economical nickel-chrome wire loops in a range of sizes from 1μL to 10μL. The standard and heavy gauge wire loops can be used with insulated holders (sold separately).
Corning™ Sterile Polystyrene Inoculating Loops
Constructed of flexible polystyrene for optimum retrieval of an inoculum from a culture. Gosselin™ Sterile Polystyrene Inoculating Loops provide a superior solution for transferring microscopic organisms, inoculum, or streaking.
Bochem™ 18/10 Stainless Steel Dissecting Needle
For use with Bochem needle holder Kolle 12000. Bochem™ 18/10 Stainless Steel Dissecting Needle is manufactured from stainless steel.
Brand™ Polystyrene Inoculation Loop
Permits gentle streaking without damaging the nutrient surface. BRAND™ Polystyrene Inoculation Loops are highly flexible, with loop at one end and needle at the other or loops at both ends.
Kartell™ Inoculation Loops and Needles
Manufactured with high impact polystyrene for good dimensional stability. Kartell™ Inoculation Loops and Needles provide a two–in–one sterile disposable tool for inoculation.
Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Replica-Plating Tool and Replacement Velveteen Squares
Utilize a locking ring which secures sterile velveteen squares onto a PVC cylinder for easy control of the plating device
Bochem™ Needle Holder KOLLE with Plastic Handle
Grip needles firmly with the Bochem™ Needle Holder KOLLE with Plastic Handle.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Disposable Loops and Needles, needle
Easily identify these color-coded disposable loops and needles, precision molded from nontoxic (USP Class VI) polystyrene material.
Inoculating loops and needles (sometimes called microstreakers or inoculating wands) are hand-held devices for inoculating plated or tubed growth media with microorganisms 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 microorganism prior to further analysis, microscopic examination, or serial dilution.
Inoculating loops and needles consist of a handle with a terminal loop or needle which is designed to pick up and transfer a small quantity of inoculum (typically 1 to 10μL) from a donor culture to the growth medium of choice. Some loops are calibrated and colour-coded to transfer semi-quantitative amounts of inoculum.
What are the different types of inoculating loops and needles?
Inoculating loops and needles are available as fully disposable items made entirely from plastics such as polystyrene or polypropylene for strength and flexibility. These plastic versions are usually supplied presterilised by gamma irradiation in single or multiple packs. Alternatively, they may be constructed from reusable, autoclavable and flame-sterilisable materials, such as aluminium or stainless-steel handles with integral or interchangeable loops or needles made of platinum, nichrome or tungsten.
Inoculating loops and inoculating needles are invaluable items in any laboratory or workplace performing routine or occasional microbiological culture or maintenance, microbiological QA/QC, microbiological identification, or MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) assessment of novel antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, or biocides.