10 µL, Yellow — 333-5010-Y10 | 25/Box | Caplugs® Evergreen

InocuLoop™ 10 µL Inoculating Loop & Spreader — Sterile ABS, Yellow, 25/Box (333-5010-Y10)

The Caplugs® Evergreen InocuLoop™ combines a calibrated 10 µL inoculating loop with an integrated spreader in a single sterile, disposable instrument, eliminating the need for separate spreading tools during plating workflows. Molded from yellow ABS plastic and individually treated for sterility, each unit is ready for immediate bench use straight from the 25/Box packaging. The high-visibility yellow color supports easy lot identification and reduces the risk of cross-contamination by encouraging single-use discipline.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Streaking agar plates for bacterial or fungal colony isolation
• Spreading culture suspensions evenly across solid media surfaces
• Quantitative plating workflows requiring a calibrated 10 µL transfer volume
• Clinical, environmental, and food safety microbiology sample plating
• Teaching and training labs where pre-sterilized, ready-to-use disposables reduce preparation time

Material & Chemical Resistance

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a rigid, impact-resistant thermoplastic well suited to the mechanical demands of streaking and spreading on solid agar media. ABS offers adequate resistance to aqueous solutions and standard microbiological media, making it appropriate for single-use disposable loop applications. It is not intended for use with strong organic solvents, concentrated acids, or concentrated bases, and it is not autoclavable — sterility is provided at point of manufacture, and each loop should be discarded after a single use to maintain aseptic technique.

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, InocuLoop™ 333-5010-Y10 loops are produced by Caplugs® Evergreen under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free ABS resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer shipping from USA inventory, with volume and institutional pricing available for high-throughput microbiology departments and procurement programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these inoculating loops ready to use directly from the box?
Yes. Each InocuLoop™ is supplied treated and sterile, so no flaming or autoclaving is required — simply open the box, remove a loop, and proceed with plating immediately.

Does the 10 µL loop volume meet standard quantitative plating requirements?
The loop is calibrated to transfer 10 µL, which is a widely accepted standard volume for quantitative bacteriological plating. Laboratories should validate performance within their specific protocols as required by their quality or accreditation standards.

Can the integrated spreader replace a separate glass or plastic cell spreader?
The combination design incorporates a spreader on the same handle as the calibrated loop, allowing a single disposable instrument to perform both the inoculation and spreading steps without reaching for a second tool — reducing handling steps and minimizing contamination risk.