Caplugs® Evergreen InocuLoop™ Needle & Spreader Inoculating Loops, Treated & Sterile, PS, Green — 25/Box
The InocuLoop™ Needle & Spreader Inoculating Loops deliver consistent transfer and streaking performance for routine microbiology. Molded from surface-treated polystyrene (PS) and supplied sterile, these green loops support plate streaking, broth inoculation, and even sample spreading across agar surfaces. Each box of 25 keeps high-throughput benches stocked for daily culture work.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Inoculating Loops — Needle & Spreader |
| Size/Format | Needle and spreader configuration |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Surface Treatment | Treated for improved sample handling |
| Color | Green |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Pack Size | 25/Box |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Streaking bacterial cultures across agar plates for isolation
- Transferring colonies from plate to broth or slant media
- Spreading liquid samples evenly over agar surfaces
- Picking and subculturing single colonies
- Inoculating selective and differential media in clinical microbiology
- Routine quality-control plating in food and environmental labs
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping InocuLoop™ loops from US inventory. These loops are Made in USA, and boxes carry lot numbers to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact us for volume quotes on standing microbiology orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these inoculating loops sterile out of the box?
Yes. InocuLoop™ loops are supplied sterile and surface-treated, ready for immediate use in aseptic streaking and transfer without additional sterilization.
What does the Needle & Spreader configuration provide?
This format pairs a needle for stab inoculations and colony picking with a spreader edge for distributing liquid samples across agar, covering multiple microbiology tasks in one product.
What material are these loops molded from?
They are molded from polystyrene (PS), a rigid disposable plastic that is treated for reliable single-use sample handling and discarded after each procedure.
How many loops are in each pack?
Each box contains 25 loops (25/Box). Contact labsupplies.com for tiered institutional pricing on multiple boxes.