Our semi-automated flame sterilization carousel is suitable for precise and time-controlled flaming of 6 inoculating loop-holders and inoculating loops. The inoculating loop is placed into the ...

1. Collect your inoculating loop, as well as your Gram-positive Unknown A and Gram-negative Unknown B, and proceed to the KOH test station. A solution of 3% KOH should be provided there. 2. Place a ...

investigators will also stab several times through the agar using an inoculating loop. This stab allows for the detection of streptolysin O, a specific hemolysin produced by Streptococcus pyogenes.

An inoculating loop can be used to transfer bacteria. It is sterilised by heating it to red hot in a Bunsen flame, before and after use. To inoculate the agar, lift the lid of the Petri dish and tilt.