Manual of Clinical MicrobiologyAlbert Balows, American Society for Microbiology First published in 1970, previous edition in 1985. MCM5 is enlarged and restructured to keep pace with new developments and technology. Users must have knowledge of the fundamentals of microbiology and possess basic laboratory skills. Operational and organizational chapters address topics ranging from collecting and managing clinical specimens to selecting the best methodological approach for determining strain identity. Subsequent chapters deal with specific microorganisms as etiologic agents and with the clinical microbiologic laboratory in various treatment and research functions. Member price, $64. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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... Gram stain . FIG . 3. Steps and results observed in performance of the acid - fast stain . ( occular lens ) FIG . 4. Comparison of the. Gram Positive Gram Negative Primary Stain Crystal Violet Mordant KI - 12 Decolorizer Alcohol / Acetone ...
... Gram stain . FIG . 3. Steps and results observed in performance of the acid - fast stain . ( occular lens ) FIG . 4. Comparison of the. Gram Positive Gram Negative Primary Stain Crystal Violet Mordant KI - 12 Decolorizer Alcohol / Acetone ...
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... Gram stain . The Gram stain is the method of choice for direct examination of genital specimens . When smears of urethral exudate from males are properly prepared and stained and correctly interpreted , cor- relation with culture ...
... Gram stain . The Gram stain is the method of choice for direct examination of genital specimens . When smears of urethral exudate from males are properly prepared and stained and correctly interpreted , cor- relation with culture ...
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... Gram stain . For noncloudy CSF specimens , it may be necessary to layer several drops to see any organisms after staining . During the staining procedure , rinse the slide on the back surface with gentle rocking to direct the stream of ...
... Gram stain . For noncloudy CSF specimens , it may be necessary to layer several drops to see any organisms after staining . During the staining procedure , rinse the slide on the back surface with gentle rocking to direct the stream of ...
Contents
Specimen Collection and Handling HENRY D ISENBERG JOHN A WASHINGTON II GARY V | 15 |
Microscopy KIMBERLE CHAPINROBERTSON AND STEPHEN C EDBERG | 29 |
Quality Assurance in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory RAYMOND C BARTLETT | 36 |
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