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Inoculation Loops
Inoculation Loops (Product Code: SLE/P/36) are 10 µl sterile plastic inoculating loops used to pick up and transfer a small inoculum without damaging the agar surface in microbiology labs. Each loop is 200 mm long, made of ABS, sterilised by ethylene oxide (EO), colour coded by size and packed 1000 to a pack for routine plating in teaching and research laboratories. They are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Loop volume | 10 µl |
| Material | ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) |
| Length | 200 mm |
| Sterility | Sterile, EO (ethylene oxide) |
| Identification | Each size colour coded |
| Pack | Pack of 1000 |
| Product code | SLE/P/36 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Are Inoculation Loops Used For?
An inoculation loop picks up a small, fairly consistent amount of culture from a colony, broth or sample and transfers it to fresh medium. Students use it for streak plating to obtain isolated colonies, for sub-culturing into broth tubes and for inoculating slants. A 10 µl loop is sized to hold about that volume of liquid, which is helpful when a consistent amount of sample needs to go onto a plate.
Because these loops are supplied sterile by ethylene oxide, they are ready to use from the pack with no flaming step, which removes the burner and spatter hazards of wire loops. Touch the loop lightly to the agar and draw it across the surface so the medium is not cut. Colour coding helps staff pick the right loop quickly. When planning an inoculation loop order for a lab in India, count one loop per transfer and allow for spares.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The number of packs of 1000 loops required.
- The loop volume (this listing is the 10 µl size); ask us about other colour-coded sizes.
- Related items such as cell spreaders or petri dishes to include in the same quotation.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana, supplies these Inoculation Loops as part of its microbiology consumables range. Labs that already buy plasticware or teaching apparatus from us can add loops to the same enquiry and receive one consolidated quotation for India or international delivery. Read about the company on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Scientific Lab Plasticware
Other items for culture transfer and plating:
- Inoculation Cell Spreader — for spreading culture evenly across a plate.
- Petri Dish, Triple Vent — plates for streaking with the loops.
- Petri Dish Rack — stores streaked plates during incubation.
- Test Tube Rack — holds broth tubes during sub-culturing.
Browse Scientific Lab Plasticware for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume do the Inoculation Loops hold?
These Inoculation Loops are the 10 µl size. A 10 µl loop picks up a small, consistent volume of liquid culture or sample, which suits streak plates and transfers where a known amount is useful.
Are the Inoculation Loops sterile?
Yes. The Inoculation Loops are listed as sterile, with sterilisation by EO (ethylene oxide). They can be used straight from the pack without flaming; discard each loop after use according to your lab’s biological waste procedure.
How many Inoculation Loops are in a pack?
The Inoculation Loops come in a pack of 1000. Sterile plastic loops are normally used once and discarded, so estimate your need from the number of transfers per practical and the number of students.
What are the Inoculation Loops made of and how long are they?
The Inoculation Loops are made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and are 200 mm long. The length keeps the user’s hand well away from the plate or tube opening during transfers.
Who supplies the Inoculation Loops?
The Inoculation Loops are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to colleges, universities, research institutes, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
Why are the Inoculation Loops colour coded?
Each size of these Inoculation Loops is colour coded for quick and easy identification. This helps staff and students pick the correct loop size at a glance; confirm the colour of the 10 µl loop with us through the contact page.
Request a Quote
To order Inoculation Loops, send the number of packs through the contact page or add them to the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
