5 µL, PS, Lavender — 333-5005-U10 | 25/Box | Caplugs® Evergreen

InocuLoop™ 5 µL Inoculating Loop & Spreader — Sterile Polystyrene, Lavender, 25/Box (333-5005-U10)

The Caplugs® Evergreen InocuLoop™ 5 µL Loop & Spreader combines two essential microbiology tools in a single, disposable instrument — a calibrated 5 µL inoculating loop on one end and a spreader on the other. Molded from polystyrene and supplied individually treated and sterile, these loops are ready for immediate use in streak plating, culture transfer, and surface spreading without additional preparation. Lavender color coding aids quick identification in busy microbiology and clinical laboratory environments, with 25 loops conveniently packaged per box under part number 333-5005-U10.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Streak plating of bacterial and fungal cultures onto solid agar media
• Quantitative inoculation requiring a calibrated 5 µL liquid transfer
• Spreading liquid samples evenly across agar plate surfaces using the integrated spreader end
• Single-use culture transfers in clinical, environmental, and research microbiology workflows
• Color-coded loop selection and organization in multi-volume loop inventories

Material & Chemical Resistance

These inoculating loops are molded from polystyrene, which provides adequate rigidity and clarity for single-use microbiology applications involving aqueous samples, standard culture media, and biological buffers. As with all PS labware, polystyrene is not compatible with acetone, alcohols above 70%, or aromatic and chlorinated solvents, which can craze or dissolve the material. Polystyrene is not autoclavable; however, these loops are supplied ready-to-use as a sterile, disposable product and are not intended for reuse or resterilization.

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen InocuLoop™ products are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free resin, and are supplied treated and sterile for immediate use straight from the box. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for high-throughput clinical and research facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these inoculating loops ready to use directly from the box?
Yes — each loop is individually treated and sterile as supplied, so no additional sterilization is required before use. They are intended as single-use disposable instruments and should not be reused or resterilized.

What does the 5 µL calibration mean for my workflow?
The 5 µL calibrated loop is designed to pick up a consistent, defined volume of liquid sample, which supports reproducible inoculation and semi-quantitative plating techniques commonly used in microbiology and clinical diagnostics.

Can these loops be used with all standard culture media?
Yes — polystyrene is compatible with aqueous-based culture media, biological buffers, and standard broth preparations. Avoid contact with acetone, high-concentration alcohols, or aromatic and chlorinated solvents, which are incompatible with polystyrene.