L-Shaped Cell Spreader Sterile Polystyrene | Globe Scientific

Gamma-irradiation sterilized and individually wrapped, the Globe Scientific l-shaped cell spreader provides consistent even spreading of bacterial cultures across the entire petri dish surface. Molded from rigid polystyrene with a smooth spreading surface, this disposable spreader eliminates cross-contamination risk associated with reusable glass rods. Each box contains 100 individually wrapped units.

L-Shaped Cell Spreader Features and Benefits

• Shape: L-Shaped design for full-surface spreading
• Sterile: Gamma-irradiated, individually wrapped
• Material: Rigid polystyrene with smooth spreading edge
• Disposable: Single-use eliminates sterilization and cross-contamination
• Pack Size: Box of 100

Available Sizes and Pack Quantities

Laboratory Applications

• Even spreading of bacterial inoculum on agar plates
• Colony forming unit (CFU) enumeration assays
• Transformation and plating of competent cells
• Food safety surface sampling and spread plating
• Environmental monitoring sample distribution

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Manufactured under ISO-certified quality systems with gamma-irradiation sterilization. Each spreader features a smooth polished surface to prevent agar damage during spreading.

Cell Spreader Comparison: Why Choose Globe Scientific?

Volume Discounts and Institutional Pricing

LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cell spreader used for?

Cell spreaders distribute a liquid bacterial inoculum evenly across an agar plate surface for colony counting, transformation plating, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The l-shaped design at LabSupplies.com enables full-surface coverage with a single sweeping motion.

Are Globe Scientific spreaders reusable?

No. These polystyrene spreaders are designed for single use and disposal, eliminating the time-consuming sterilization required for glass spreading rods while preventing cross-contamination between samples.

What shapes of cell spreaders does LabSupplies.com carry?

LabSupplies.com stocks both L-shaped (SKU 2910) and T-shaped (SKU 2911) sterile cell spreaders from Globe Scientific. Both are polystyrene, individually wrapped, and sold in boxes of 100.