A component of an automated/semi-automated in vitro diagnostic laboratory analyser or instrument intended to be used onboard to collect, transfer and spread an inoculum from a clinical specimen and/or culture isolate onto/into a culture medium (e.g., agar or broth) for subsequent in vitro diagnostic processing and/or testing. It is typically made of sterilizable materials (e.g., plastic, metal) and consists of a shaft with a loop, wand, or swab at one or both ends. This is a reusable device.