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NICHROME WIRE LOOPSCalibrated 1μL, 10μL sizes & various non-calibrated sizes

COMBO WIRE LOOPSRange of combination wire loops attached to handles

PLASTIC CALIBRATED LOOPS1μL and 10μL size disposable loops

PLASTIC INOCULATING NEEDLESRegular & Mini-Needle

T-SHAPED SPREADERSFor dispersing l iquids over culture plates

T-Shaped and L-Shaped SpreadersT-Shaped Plastic SpreadersThe Sterile T-Shaped Spreaders are designedfor spreading and dispersing liquids acrossthe surface of agar culture plates. Spreadersare used for performing bacterial CFU platecounts on water, milk, urine and other liquidsamples. Copan T-Shaped Spreaders have allsmooth rounded surfaces to prevent any cuttingor gouging of agar during inoculation of cultureplates. The T-Shape design means that evenpressure is applied across the entire length ofthe T-bar in contact with the agar surface.T-Shaped Spreaders are available individuallysterile wrapped or in packs of 5 and 10 piecesin a peel pouch.

Catalog No. Description Packaging

COPTS-1 T-Shaped Spreader 1 / peel pack 500 spreaders/box



INOCULATING LOOPS,NEEDLES and SPREADERS

COPTS-1

Local Distributor

VPD

02

10

www.copanusa.com

Copan Diagnostics Inc.26055 Jefferson Ave.Murrieta, California 92562 USAToll Free: (800)216-4016 (US & Canada)Phone: (951)696-6957 Fax: (951)600-1832E-Mail: [email protected]


174CS01 L-Shaped Spreader 1 / peel pack 500 spreaders/box



L-Shaped Plastic SpreadersCopan L-Shape Spreaders have a foot with a completely smooth rounded surface, free of roughedges and imperfections in the plastic. This feature enables even spreading of liquid samplesacross the surface of agar plates without gouging or cutting the medium.

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COP-H1 / 8175CS20H

COP-H10 / 8177CS20H

COP-S1 / 178CS20

COP-S10 / 179CS20

COP-NED / 176CS20

COP-MIN / 183CS20

1μL Rigid

10μL Rigid

1μL Flexible

10μL Flexible

Needle

Mini Needle

CALIBRATED DISPOSABLE INOCULATION LOOPS AND NEEDLES IN ZIP LOCK PACK

Non-CalibratedLoops in four sizesNon-Calibrated Loops areavailable in a range of sizes withinternal diameters (Ø) of 2, 3, 4or 5mm. Loops are supplied intubes containing 25 loops.

Non-Calibrated Loops sold in tubescontaining 25 Loops.

Calibrated Loops:1μL and 10μL sizesTwo volumetric size loops are available,one micro-liter (1μL) and ten micro-liters(10μL), for performing quantitativespecimen cultures such as urinalysis.Accuracy conforms to FDA Drill BitMethod. Loops are purchasedindividually and are supplied witha Certificate of Calibration.

Calibrated Loops sold individually in tubes

Certificate ofCalibration providedCalibrated loops are purchasedindividually and supplied witha Certificate of Calibration.

NiChrome Wire Loops, Handles and Combo-Loops

Flexibility and rapid coolingLoops are made of an 80/20 Nickel-Chrome metal wire. Astrand of wire is molded around a specific pin size to formthe loop shape and then the ends of wire strand are twistedtogether. The twisting process gives the loop itscharacteristic flexibility. Choice of 80/20 Nickel-Chromemeans the loops have the properties of durability and rapidcooling following heat sterilization.

Ultra smooth -no gouging of agarCopan NiChrome wireloops have totally smoothsurfaces and will not cutor gouge through agarmedium when streakingplate cultures.

Calibrated andNon-Calibrated LoopsChoose from a wide range ofaccurately calibratedand non-calibratedNickel-Chromewire loops.


COP-H1 1μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Green 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-H10 10μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-S1 1μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Green 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-S10 10μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-NED Inoculation Needle 1.45mm ø - 20cm length Violet 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-MIN Mini Inoculation Needle 1.15mm ø - 15cm length Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

Safe tamper evident sealLoops are packed in tamper proof bagswhich guarantees sterility and providesa visible indication of first use.

Zip-lock closurereseals the packbetween use to avoidcontamination. There-sealable bag allowsthe user to open andclose the loop packto remove individualloops. This featureprevents the risk of productcontamination between use.

Convenient andcost effectivepackaging25 loops per bag and1,000 loops per box.

Durable and inexpensiveDesigned to be durable and long lasting,Copan NiChrome loops last many weeksor months depending on the intensity ofuse. They cost less than traditionalplatinum-rhodium loops.

Convenient,cost effectivepackagingLoops and needles arepacked in quantities of 20inside medical style paper-plastic peel pouches. Eachbox of loops contains 50pouches giving a total countof 1,000 loops per box.

Packed ineasy peel-openmedical pouchesIdeal packaging for the busylaboratory planting manyspecimens or performingmany subcultures every day.The easy-peel open pouchenables fast and easy accessto the product especially whenwearing latex gloves.

Choice of Rigid or Flexible Loops and NeedlesPlastic disposableinoculating needlesCopan inoculating needles are the perfect toolsfor picking off individual isolated colonies withinmixed cultures growing on plated medium. Theyare also ideal for making stab inoculations intoagar slants or tubes of solid culture medium.

ZIP-LOCK RESEALABLE PACK MEDICAL PEEL POUCH

REFERENCES:1. Clarridge, J.E., M.T. Pezzlo, and K.L. Vosti., 1987 Cumitech 2A, Laboratory Diagnosis of Urinary

Tract Infections. Coordinating ed., A.S. Weissfield. American Society for Microbiology, Washington,DC.2. Isenberg HD (Editor in Chief) 1992. Calibration of Quantitative Loops, 12.17.10 - 12.17.12, Clinical

Microbiology Procedures Handbook. American Society for Microbiology, Washington,DC.

CALIBRATED DISPOSABLE INOCULATION LOOPS AND NEEDLES IN MEDICAL PEEL POUCH

Choice of features -flexibility, thickness or lengthThe users can choose which features best suittheir specific task – flexibility, diameter of theneedle or the total reach.

Choice of Regular or Mini-NeedleCopan offers a choice of two types of plastic disposableneedles: Regular and Mini-Needles. The total lengthof the Regular Needle product is 20cm and it has a1.45mm diameter needle shaft. Regular Needles havea much longer reach and a broader needle shaft incomparison with the Copan Mini-Needles. Mini-Needles can be used for more delicate operations,they have a more slender design and the needle shaftitself is narrower and more flexible than the RegularNeedle. The total length of the Mini-Needle productis 15cm and the needle shaft has a 1.15mm diameter.

Certification of Calibration in every packCopan supplies an Evans Blue Dye Certificate of Calibrationwith every box of 1,000 loops confirming the accuracy andconsistency of the loops.

Loop accuracy certified usingEvans Blue Dye MethodThe Volume Delivery Consistency of each production lot ofloops is quality controlled and certified using the Evans BlueDye Method cited in various publications by the AmericanSociety for Microbiology.1,2 This method measures theactual volume of liquid transferred by a loop.


8175CS20H 1μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Green 20/pouch–1000/box

8177CS20H 10μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Blue 20/pouch–1000/box

178CS20 1μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Green 20/pouch–1000/box

179CS20 10μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Blue 20/pouch–1000/box

176CS20 Inoculation Needle 1.45mm ø - 20cm length Violet 20/pouch–1000/box

183CS20 Mini Inoculation Needle 1.15mm ø - 15cm length Blue 20/pouch–1000/box

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Color coded for easyproduct identificationEach loop size and model has a uniquecolor code to facilitate easy recognitionand to distinguish different products.

Calibrated Plastic Inoculation Loops and Needles

Combo-Loops (combined loop + handle)A range of NiChrome wire loops attached to light weightinsulated aluminum handles. Combo-loops are non-calibrated and available in a range of loop sizes 2, 3, 4and 5mm internal diameter (Ø). Combo-Loop handles arecolor coded to facilitate easy size identification. They offerthe convenience of a ready-to-use loop and handlecombination. Like regular NiChrome loops, Combo-Loopsare sterilized between use by using an incinerator or Bunsenflame. The whole unit is designed to be discarded when thewire loop eventually wears out.

Loop Handles –six and seven inch

handle lengthsCopan supplies a choice of light

weight Aluminum and heavier Nickelplated Brass handles. The shafts of the loop

handles are insulated with PVC. Both Aluminumand Brass handles are available in a choice of sizes

6 inch (150mm) and 7 inch (175mm).

Wide Selection, Economical and Durable

Ultra smooth loop surfacesallows easy streakingNo rough plastic edges, flashing or burrson the loop head means smooth, problemfree planting and streaking of cultures.Loops do not cut or gouge the agarsurface during streaking.

Free of lubricants, oils and electrostaticcharges enabling consistent wettingand complete liquid transferEliminating these factors allows consistent wetting of theplastic, allowing the correct surface tension on the insidewalls of the loop. Correct size droplet is formed and completetransfer of this volume takes place without leaving behindany beads of liquid.

Tool-Gauge verifies accuracyof Calibrated LoopsContinual heating and cooling of the NiChrome wire loopto sterilize between use means there is always a risk thatthe 1μL and 10μL calibrated loops can become distorted orthere is an excessive build up of burnt organic material onthe surface of the loop. Both conditions can significantlyalter the liquid volume delivered by the loop and hence theaccuracy. Copan offers a simple QC procedure for checkingthe accuracy of the loop using a tool gauge forboth one and ten micro-liter loops.

Hexagonal loop shaft improvesgrip, assists orientation andmakes diluting and streaking easyWhen viewed in cross section, the shafts of the Copan loops have anhexagonal shape creating a handle with six flat surfaces. This designfacilitates maximum grip and easy orientation of the loop head. Whenplanting and streaking cultures for isolated colonies, the hexagonalhandle allows the microbiologist to quickly and easily rotate the loophead from one flat side to another or from flat side to the edge ofthe loop. This easy action means diluting streaks for isolated coloniescan be performed very quickly and smoothly. The hexagonal loopshaft helps the microbiologist index the first streak then rotate theloop head to achieve the second, third and fourth dilution streaks.

Choice of rigid or flexible loopsSoft-flexible or rigid plastic to cater to differentapplications and preferences of microbiologists,Copan manufactures two lines of1 μl and 10 μl loops using twodifferent plastic compounds:soft-flexible plastic orharder rigid plastic.

At any time during the life of the loop the user can checkand verify the accuracy using the simple tool gauge. The

measuring gauge is very easy to check accuracyof the loop at any time and is based upon the FDA Drill BitMethod for checking the calibration of metal loops.


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CAS317-01

CAS318-01

CAS319-01

CAS310-25

CAS311-25

CAS312-25

CAS313-25

LOOP HANDLES – SIX & SEVEN INCH HANDLE LENGTHSCopan supplies a choice of light weight Aluminum and heavier Nickel plated Brass handles. The shafts of the loop handles areinsulated with PVC. Both Aluminum and Brass handles are available in a choice of sizes 6 inch (150mm) and 7 inch (175mm).

CAS314-01

CAS315-01


CAA150-01 Aluminum Loop Holder with PVC Handle – 6in/150mm length each

CAA175-01 Aluminum Loop Holder with PVC Handle – 7in/175mm length each

CAB150-01 Plated Brass Loop Holder with PVC Handle – 6in/150mm length each

CAB175-01 Plated Brass Loop Holder with PVC Handle – 7in/175mm length each


CAS310-25 Non-Calibrated Loop 2mm ø - 26 Ga. 25/tube




NON-CALIBRATED LOOPS IN FOUR SIZESNon-Calibrated Loops are available in a range of sizes with internal diameters (Ø) of 2, 3, 4 or 5mm. Loops are supplied in tubescontaining 25 loops.


CAS316-01 Non-Calibrated Loop 2mm ø - 26 Ga. With Aluminum Insulated Handle each or 5/pk




COMBO-LOOPS (COMBINED LOOP + HANDLE)A range of NiChrome wire loops attached to light weight insulated Aluminum handles.


CAS314-01 Calibrated 1μL Loop each

CAS315-01 Calibrated 10μL Loop each


CAK34 Calibration Gauge for 1μL Loop each

CAK35 Calibration Gauge for 10μL Loop each

TOOL-GAUGES TO VERIFY ACCURACY OF CALIBRATED LOOPSCopan offers a simple QC procedure for checking the accuracy of the loop using a tool gauge for both one and ten micro-liter loops.

CAK34 CAK35

CALIBRATED LOOPS: 1μL AND 10μL SIZESLoops are purchased individually and are supplied with a Certificate of Calibration.

CAA150-01

CAA175-01

CAB150-01

CAB175-01

NiChrome Wire Loops, Handles and Combo-Loops Wide Selection, Economical and Durable

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

1μL

10μL

Aluminum 6in/150mm

Aluminum 7in/175mm

Brass 6in/150mm

Brass 7in/175mm


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Color coded for easyproduct identificationEach loop size and model has a uniquecolor code to facilitate easy recognitionand to distinguish different products.

Calibrated Plastic Inoculation Loops and Needles

Combo-Loops (combined loop + handle)A range of NiChrome wire loops attached to light weightinsulated aluminum handles. Combo-loops are non-calibrated and available in a range of loop sizes 2, 3, 4and 5mm internal diameter (Ø). Combo-Loop handles arecolor coded to facilitate easy size identification. They offerthe convenience of a ready-to-use loop and handlecombination. Like regular NiChrome loops, Combo-Loopsare sterilized between use by using an incinerator or Bunsenflame. The whole unit is designed to be discarded when thewire loop eventually wears out.

Loop Handles –six and seven inch

handle lengthsCopan supplies a choice of light

weight Aluminum and heavier Nickelplated Brass handles. The shafts of the loop

handles are insulated with PVC. Both Aluminumand Brass handles are available in a choice of sizes

6 inch (150mm) and 7 inch (175mm).

Wide Selection, Economical and Durable

Ultra smooth loop surfacesallows easy streakingNo rough plastic edges, flashing or burrson the loop head means smooth, problemfree planting and streaking of cultures.Loops do not cut or gouge the agarsurface during streaking.

Free of lubricants, oils and electrostaticcharges enabling consistent wettingand complete liquid transferEliminating these factors allows consistent wetting of theplastic, allowing the correct surface tension on the insidewalls of the loop. Correct size droplet is formed and completetransfer of this volume takes place without leaving behindany beads of liquid.

Tool-Gauge verifies accuracyof Calibrated LoopsContinual heating and cooling of the NiChrome wire loopto sterilize between use means there is always a risk thatthe 1μL and 10μL calibrated loops can become distorted orthere is an excessive build up of burnt organic material onthe surface of the loop. Both conditions can significantlyalter the liquid volume delivered by the loop and hence theaccuracy. Copan offers a simple QC procedure for checkingthe accuracy of the loop using a tool gauge forboth one and ten micro-liter loops.

Hexagonal loop shaft improvesgrip, assists orientation andmakes diluting and streaking easyWhen viewed in cross section, the shafts of the Copan loops have anhexagonal shape creating a handle with six flat surfaces. This designfacilitates maximum grip and easy orientation of the loop head. Whenplanting and streaking cultures for isolated colonies, the hexagonalhandle allows the microbiologist to quickly and easily rotate the loophead from one flat side to another or from flat side to the edge ofthe loop. This easy action means diluting streaks for isolated coloniescan be performed very quickly and smoothly. The hexagonal loopshaft helps the microbiologist index the first streak then rotate theloop head to achieve the second, third and fourth dilution streaks.

Choice of rigid or flexible loopsSoft-flexible or rigid plastic to cater to differentapplications and preferences of microbiologists,Copan manufactures two lines of1 μl and 10 μl loops using twodifferent plastic compounds:soft-flexible plastic orharder rigid plastic.

At any time during the life of the loop the user can checkand verify the accuracy using the simple tool gauge. The

measuring gauge is very easy to check accuracyof the loop at any time and is based upon the FDA Drill BitMethod for checking the calibration of metal loops.


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COP-H1 / 8175CS20H

COP-H10 / 8177CS20H

COP-S1 / 178CS20

COP-S10 / 179CS20

COP-NED / 176CS20

COP-MIN / 183CS20

1μL Rigid

10μL Rigid

1μL Flexible

10μL Flexible

Needle

Mini Needle

CALIBRATED DISPOSABLE INOCULATION LOOPS AND NEEDLES IN ZIP LOCK PACK

Non-CalibratedLoops in four sizesNon-Calibrated Loops areavailable in a range of sizes withinternal diameters (Ø) of 2, 3, 4or 5mm. Loops are supplied intubes containing 25 loops.

Non-Calibrated Loops sold in tubescontaining 25 Loops.

Calibrated Loops:1μL and 10μL sizesTwo volumetric size loops are available,one micro-liter (1μL) and ten micro-liters(10μL), for performing quantitativespecimen cultures such as urinalysis.Accuracy conforms to FDA Drill BitMethod. Loops are purchasedindividually and are supplied witha Certificate of Calibration.

Calibrated Loops sold individually in tubes

Certificate ofCalibration providedCalibrated loops are purchasedindividually and supplied witha Certificate of Calibration.

NiChrome Wire Loops, Handles and Combo-Loops

Flexibility and rapid coolingLoops are made of an 80/20 Nickel-Chrome metal wire. Astrand of wire is molded around a specific pin size to formthe loop shape and then the ends of wire strand are twistedtogether. The twisting process gives the loop itscharacteristic flexibility. Choice of 80/20 Nickel-Chromemeans the loops have the properties of durability and rapidcooling following heat sterilization.

Ultra smooth -no gouging of agarCopan NiChrome wireloops have totally smoothsurfaces and will not cutor gouge through agarmedium when streakingplate cultures.

Calibrated andNon-Calibrated LoopsChoose from a wide range ofaccurately calibratedand non-calibratedNickel-Chromewire loops.


COP-H1 1μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Green 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-H10 10μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-S1 1μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Green 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-S10 10μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-NED Inoculation Needle 1.45mm ø - 20cm length Violet 25/bag – 1000/box

COP-MIN Mini Inoculation Needle 1.15mm ø - 15cm length Blue 25/bag – 1000/box

Safe tamper evident sealLoops are packed in tamper proof bagswhich guarantees sterility and providesa visible indication of first use.

Zip-lock closurereseals the packbetween use to avoidcontamination. There-sealable bag allowsthe user to open andclose the loop packto remove individualloops. This featureprevents the risk of productcontamination between use.

Convenient andcost effectivepackaging25 loops per bag and1,000 loops per box.

Durable and inexpensiveDesigned to be durable and long lasting,Copan NiChrome loops last many weeksor months depending on the intensity ofuse. They cost less than traditionalplatinum-rhodium loops.

Convenient,cost effectivepackagingLoops and needles arepacked in quantities of 20inside medical style paper-plastic peel pouches. Eachbox of loops contains 50pouches giving a total countof 1,000 loops per box.

Packed ineasy peel-openmedical pouchesIdeal packaging for the busylaboratory planting manyspecimens or performingmany subcultures every day.The easy-peel open pouchenables fast and easy accessto the product especially whenwearing latex gloves.

Choice of Rigid or Flexible Loops and NeedlesPlastic disposableinoculating needlesCopan inoculating needles are the perfect toolsfor picking off individual isolated colonies withinmixed cultures growing on plated medium. Theyare also ideal for making stab inoculations intoagar slants or tubes of solid culture medium.

ZIP-LOCK RESEALABLE PACK MEDICAL PEEL POUCH

REFERENCES:1. Clarridge, J.E., M.T. Pezzlo, and K.L. Vosti., 1987 Cumitech 2A, Laboratory Diagnosis of Urinary

Tract Infections. Coordinating ed., A.S. Weissfield. American Society for Microbiology, Washington,DC.2. Isenberg HD (Editor in Chief) 1992. Calibration of Quantitative Loops, 12.17.10 - 12.17.12, Clinical

Microbiology Procedures Handbook. American Society for Microbiology, Washington,DC.

CALIBRATED DISPOSABLE INOCULATION LOOPS AND NEEDLES IN MEDICAL PEEL POUCH

Choice of features -flexibility, thickness or lengthThe users can choose which features best suittheir specific task – flexibility, diameter of theneedle or the total reach.

Choice of Regular or Mini-NeedleCopan offers a choice of two types of plastic disposableneedles: Regular and Mini-Needles. The total lengthof the Regular Needle product is 20cm and it has a1.45mm diameter needle shaft. Regular Needles havea much longer reach and a broader needle shaft incomparison with the Copan Mini-Needles. Mini-Needles can be used for more delicate operations,they have a more slender design and the needle shaftitself is narrower and more flexible than the RegularNeedle. The total length of the Mini-Needle productis 15cm and the needle shaft has a 1.15mm diameter.

Certification of Calibration in every packCopan supplies an Evans Blue Dye Certificate of Calibrationwith every box of 1,000 loops confirming the accuracy andconsistency of the loops.

Loop accuracy certified usingEvans Blue Dye MethodThe Volume Delivery Consistency of each production lot ofloops is quality controlled and certified using the Evans BlueDye Method cited in various publications by the AmericanSociety for Microbiology.1,2 This method measures theactual volume of liquid transferred by a loop.


8175CS20H 1μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Green 20/pouch–1000/box

8177CS20H 10μL Loop Rigid (hard) plastic Dark Blue 20/pouch–1000/box

178CS20 1μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Green 20/pouch–1000/box

179CS20 10μL Loop Flexible (soft) plastic Light Blue 20/pouch–1000/box

176CS20 Inoculation Needle 1.45mm ø - 20cm length Violet 20/pouch–1000/box

183CS20 Mini Inoculation Needle 1.15mm ø - 15cm length Blue 20/pouch–1000/box


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NICHROME WIRE LOOPSCalibrated 1μL, 10μL sizes & various non-calibrated sizes

COMBO WIRE LOOPSRange of combination wire loops attached to handles

PLASTIC CALIBRATED LOOPS1μL and 10μL size disposable loops

PLASTIC INOCULATING NEEDLESRegular & Mini-Needle

T-SHAPED SPREADERSFor dispersing l iquids over culture plates

T-Shaped and L-Shaped SpreadersT-Shaped Plastic SpreadersThe Sterile T-Shaped Spreaders are designedfor spreading and dispersing liquids acrossthe surface of agar culture plates. Spreadersare used for performing bacterial CFU platecounts on water, milk, urine and other liquidsamples. Copan T-Shaped Spreaders have allsmooth rounded surfaces to prevent any cuttingor gouging of agar during inoculation of cultureplates. The T-Shape design means that evenpressure is applied across the entire length ofthe T-bar in contact with the agar surface.T-Shaped Spreaders are available individuallysterile wrapped or in packs of 5 and 10 piecesin a peel pouch.





INOCULATING LOOPS,NEEDLES and SPREADERS

COPTS-1

Local Distributor

VPD

02

10

www.copanusa.com

Copan Diagnostics Inc.26055 Jefferson Ave.Murrieta, California 92562 USAToll Free: (800)216-4016 (US & Canada)Phone: (951)696-6957 Fax: (951)600-1832E-Mail: [email protected]





L-Shaped Plastic SpreadersCopan L-Shape Spreaders have a foot with a completely smooth rounded surface, free of roughedges and imperfections in the plastic. This feature enables even spreading of liquid samplesacross the surface of agar plates without gouging or cutting the medium.

174CS01

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