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LevGo smartPick Wood Inoculation Pick, Semi Point, 1.28", 4000/Cs - 18128-SP

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SKU: 18128-SP
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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 semi-pointed tip measuring 0.063".
  • Risk reduction/compliance benefit: 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

  • 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 Semi pointed
Tip Size 0.063"
Material 100% USA grown White Birch
Autoclavable Yes
Case Quantity 4,000
Made in USA
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FAQs

When are mini inoculation picks more useful than standard-length picks?

Mini inoculation picks are useful when working with small containers or confined laboratory spaces. Their shorter length allows easier access inside microcentrifuge tubes and small sample vessels. Researchers often choose compact picks when performing culture transfers or sample manipulation directly within tubes, where longer tools may be less practical.

How does the compact size help when working with 1.5 ml tubes?

The short design allows the pick to fit inside standard 1.5 ml tubes even when the lid is closed. This can help during sample preparation workflows where materials need to remain inside the tube for transport, mixing, or storage while still allowing the pick to remain positioned within the container.

What types of microbiology tasks are commonly performed with mini picks?

Mini wooden picks are often used to transfer microbial colonies, mix small culture samples, or inoculate directly into microcentrifuge tubes. They are also useful during small-volume sample preparation steps, where a compact tool offers better access and control in narrow laboratory containers.

Why might laboratories choose disposable wooden picks for tube-based workflows?

Disposable picks help reduce cross-contamination risks by allowing a fresh tool for each sample. In tube-based workflows, this approach supports cleaner culture transfers and simplifies laboratory procedures by removing the need to clean reusable tools between samples or experimental steps.

What storage practices help maintain pick quality before use?

To maintain reliability, the picks should be stored in a clean, dry environment and kept in their original packaging until needed. Protecting them from moisture, dust, and contamination helps preserve their condition and ensures they remain suitable for microbiology procedures and other laboratory handling tasks.