Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Microbiology Methods

Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference covering commercially available methods, tests, and instruments used in clinical microbiology. It evaluates manual and automated techniques based on sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, and overall effectiveness, helping laboratory professionals select appropriate diagnostic methods for specific pathogens and applications. The book covers areas including molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, diagnostic systems, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and veterinary clinical microbiology.

Key Features

• Clinical microbiology methods
• Commercial diagnostic tests
• Manual and automated methods
• Diagnostic microbiology
• Sensitivity and specificity
• Predictive value assessment
• Molecular microbiology
• Pathogen identification
• Viral testing
• Bacterial identification
• Fungal identification
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Diagnostic instruments
• Veterinary clinical microbiology
• Laboratory method evaluation