Long considered the definitive work in its field, the latest edition of this "gold standard" provides all the principles and practices students need for a solid grounding in all aspects of clinical microbiology. Tests are presented according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) format.   More >><< Less

The new edition features extensively revised and updated content, including practical guidelines for cost-effective, clinically relevant evaluation of clinical specimens including extent of workup and abbreviated identification schemes. New chapters provide an introduction to the increasingly important areas of immunologic and molecular diagnosis.

• Extensive, up-to-date coverage of all areas of the clinical microbiology laboratory, including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology.
• Principles of the biochemical tests are explained and illustrated to help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• Clinical correlations link microorganisms to specific disease states using references to the most current medical literature available.
• Easy-to-read charts outline theory, procedure, and interpretation of tests. Clinical correlations link microorganisms to specific disease states.
• Expanded color plate section that includes 627 color figures. Color plates are designed to include the salient presentations and identification features of the specific organism being presented.
• Line drawings, photographs, and tables enhance the understanding of more complex concepts
• Extensive bibliographic documentation allows students to explore the primary source for information
• Tests expressed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) format for easy adoption into laboratory procedure manuals.
• Organized by microorganism to eliminate duplicated information.
• Easy-to-read charts outline theory, procedure, and interpretation of tests
• Display boxes highlight essential information on microbes
• Various techniques and procedure charts are located at the back of the book for immediate access
• Detailed Index makes extensive use of subtopics that point to specific information for immediate and easy access.

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