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 ...

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.