Inoculation loop

Inoculation loops

An inoculation loop (also called a smear loop, inoculation wand or microstreaker) is a simple tool used mainly by microbiologists to pick up and transfer a small sample of microorganisms called inoculum from a microbial culture, e.g. for streaking on a culture plate.^[1]^[2] This process is called inoculation.

The tool consists of a thin handle with a loop about 5 mm wide or smaller at the end. It was originally made of twisted metal wire (such as platinum, tungsten or nichrome), but disposable molded plastic versions are now common.

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^ Thompson BF, Thompson R (2012). Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments. Maker Media, Inc. p. 37. ISBN 978-1449396596.
^ Ronald Westphal (1988): Microbiological Techniques in School, page 34. Document No. 28 in the series Science and Technology Education.

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[1] Thompson BF, Thompson R (2012). Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments. Maker Media, Inc. p. 37. ISBN 978-1449396596.

[west1988-2] Ronald Westphal (1988): Microbiological Techniques in School, page 34. Document No. 28 in the series Science and Technology Education.

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