{"product_id":"inoculation-loop-carrier-200mm","title":"Inoculation Loop carrier - 200mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA loop-carrier (or inoculation loop carrier) is a specialized handle used in microbiology to hold and manipulate metal inoculation loops or needles. It is an essential tool for the sterile transfer and streaking of microorganisms between culture media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually made from \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003enickel-plated brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ealuminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often features a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePVC or plastic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the user from heat during flame sterilisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard professional carrier is approximately \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e200mm (8 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTurret\/Chuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tip features a small screw-top or clamping mechanism (turret) to securely hold interchangeable \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNichrome\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/strong\u003e wires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003col class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A metal wire loop is inserted into the carrier's turret and tightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSterilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wire loop is held by the carrier and passed through a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBunsen burner flame\u003c\/strong\u003e until it glows red hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInoculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e After cooling for a few seconds, the loop is used to pick up a bacterial colony and streak it onto an agar plate or dip it into a broth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRe-sterilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The loop is flamed again after use to kill any remaining microorganisms before storage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eComparison: Loop-Carrier vs. Disposable Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-op=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhile a carrier is used for \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ereusable metal loops\u003c\/strong\u003e, many labs also use \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003edisposable plastic loops\u003c\/strong\u003e which do not require a separate carrier handle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; 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