Stainless Steel Mycology Inoculation Loop

$5.99

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This stainless steel inoculation loop is ideal for transferring samples and spreading specimens onto media (e.g. agar plates). Ideal for working with cultures, tissues, and other lab specimens. Corrosion-resistant to most chemicals, salts, and acids.

PLEASE NOTE: To maintain the integrity of your stainless steel lab instruments, and to prevent staining, always follow the care instructions below.

Cleaning your instruments

Before sterilizing, clean instruments using the following protocol.

  • Rinse off any fluids or tissues with water.
  • Manually clean instruments with a soft plastic brush and a pH neutral detergent. (Never use steel wool or wire brushes.)
  • Thoroughly dry instruments with a clean towel. (This will minimize the risk of corrosion and water spots.)

WARNING:

  • Low pH detergents may breakdown the stainless protective surface and cause black staining. 
  • High pH detergents may cause surface deposits of brown stains, which can interfere with the smooth operation of the instrument. 
Cautions & considerations
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. When not in use, store in a safe place.
  • To prevent contamination, always sterilize your instruments before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend absolute beginners start with our Spray & Grow Kits, which make growing mushrooms at home super easy.

We want you to have the best possible experience with every North Spore product and guarantee free replacements within 30 days of receipt for any damaged, contaminated, or unusable product.

Absolutely! Mushroom cultivation is a great activity to do with the whole family, whether you'd like to grow indoors or outdoors. If you're new to mushrooms, we recommend starting with a Spray & Grow Kit or a Plant & Grow Kit – both make it easy to grow fresh, organic mushrooms at home.

We are vertically integrated — from culture work all the way to spawn and substrate production — ensuring a quality end product. And our staff mycologists keep up to date on all best practices in our field. Additionally, we have a dedicated QAQC team that tests every batch of grain and substrate before it’s inoculated.

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Whether you’re growing mushrooms at home, in your garden, or at a commercial scale, we offer everything you need to cultivate success. We start with the highest-quality OMRI-listed ingredients, mix them in our state-of-the-art facility, and inoculate them in our custom-built lab, so you can rest easy knowing your product will yield the best results.

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