ISBN
9781284032314
作者/出版社
Delost / Jones & Bartlett
出版年代/版次
2015/1
重量:1.05kg 頁數:588 裝訂:平裝 開數:27.6*21.5 印刷:彩色
Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences provides a foundation in microbiology that is essential for a career as a medical laboratory technologist/technician (MLT). A key text for students and a helpful reference for practitioners, it reviews the microorganisms most commonly encountered in clinical settings and clearly explains basic laboratory procedures.
This text provides a concise overview of topics and facilitates comprehension with learning objectives, key terms, case studies, and review questions. In addition, the text includes laboratory exercises, eliminating the need for a separate laboratory manual. Covering content required in the MLT curriculum and featured on the ASCP certification exam, this accessible text will help prepare students for a career in laboratory science.
Key Features
• Reviews the microorganisms most important in clinical practice
• Explains basic laboratory procedures, such as specimen collection and staining
• Includes laboratory exercises in the text–no need for a separate manual
• Serves as a helpful on-the-job reference for laboratory practitioners
• Provides practice questions to help students prepare for the medical technology certification exam
Chapter Pedagogy
Chapter 1 Introduction to Clinical Microbiology
Chapter 2 Safety in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Chapter 3 Specimen Collection, Transport, and Processing
Chapter 4 Microscopy, Staining, and Traditional Methods of Examination
Chapter 5 Automation, Immunodiagnostics, and Molecular Methods Used to Identify Microorganisms
Chapter 6 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Chapter 7 Staphylococci and Other Catalase Positive Gram Positive Cocci
Chapter 8 Streptococci, Enterococcus and Related Organisms
Chapter 9 Neisseria
Chapter 10 Enterobacteriaceae
Chapter 11 Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Bacilli
Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli I: Oxidase Positive Fermenters
Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Gram Negative Bacilli II
Chapter 14 Gram-Positive Bacilli
Chapter 15 Spirochetes
Chapter 16 Anaerobes
Chapter 17 Mycobacterium
Chapter 18 Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsiae
Chapter 19 Introduction to Virology
Chapter 20 Introduction to Medical Mycology
Chapter 21 Introduction to Medical Parasitology
Chapter 22 Clinical Specimens