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LevGo smartPick Wood Inoculation Pick, Needle Point, 1.28", 4000/Cs - 18128-NP

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SKU: 18128-NP
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Categories:  Spatulas ,Spatulas by LevGo
Description

Description

  • Key performance benefit: Designed for laboratory inoculation tasks using a compact single-tip wood pick that fits in 1.5 ml tubes with lids closed.
  • Material & construction: Made from 100% USA grown White Birch. Mini pick measures 1.28" long by 0.10" wide with a needle-pointed tip measuring 0.016".
  • Risk reduction/compliance benefit: SC Certified wood and manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003, and FDA-registered facility.
  • Comfort & usability: Compact design sized to fit inside 1.5 ml tubes with lids closed.
  • Safety & compliance assurance: Meets FDA requirements for food service.

Recommended For

  • Laboratory inoculation procedures
  • Microbiology sample handling
  • Culture transfer tasks
  • Laboratory research procedures
  • Use with 1.5 ml tubes
  • General laboratory use

Primary Industries

  • Laboratory Research
  • Microbiology Laboratories
  • Food Service

Standards and Certifications

  • SC Certified
  • ISO 9001:2008
  • ISO 13485:2003
  • FDA-registered facility
  • Meets FDA requirements for food service
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Properties

Length 32.5 mm (1.28")
Width 2.54 mm (0.10")
Tip Type Needle pointed
Tip Size 0.016"
Material 100% USA grown White Birch
Autoclavable Yes
Case Quantity 4,000
Made in USA
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FAQs

When is a needle-pointed mini pick preferred over a semi-pointed mini pick?

A needle-pointed mini pick is typically chosen when greater precision is required during microbiology procedures. The finer tip allows users to isolate very small colonies or manipulate tiny sample amounts more accurately. This can be helpful when working with dense culture plates or when transferring minimal material into small tubes.

How does the compact size support work with microcentrifuge tubes?

The short 1.28-inch design allows the pick to fit inside standard 1.5 ml tubes while the lid remains closed. This can help in workflows where samples are manipulated directly within the tube, enabling easier handling, transport, or preparation without removing the tool from the container.

What types of laboratory tasks benefit from the needle-pointed tip?

The needle pointed tip is useful for tasks requiring fine control, such as selecting individual microbial colonies or transferring very small culture samples. Laboratories performing microbiology research, culture isolation, or detailed sample preparation may find the finer point helpful for delicate handling tasks.

Why are disposable wooden picks useful in tube-based microbiology workflows?

Disposable picks allow laboratories to use a fresh tool for each sample, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between cultures. This approach simplifies sterile workflows and eliminates the need to clean reusable tools, making them practical for routine laboratory work involving multiple small samples.

How should these mini picks be stored before laboratory use?

To maintain cleanliness and usability, the picks should be stored in a dry, controlled environment and kept in their original packaging until needed. Protecting them from dust, moisture, and contamination helps ensure they remain suitable for microbiological procedures and other laboratory sample-handling tasks.