Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology

The Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology is a comprehensive compilation of the formulations, methods of preparation, and applications for media used in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Over 850 media are described in this valuable reference. The Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology compiles in one volume the descriptions of the media of relevance for the cultivation of microorganisms in the clinical microbiology laboratory. It includes descriptions of expected results as they apply to microorganisms of importance for the isolation and identification of human pathogens from clinical specimens. The Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology includes tables and an index that help guide the selection of media for the cultivation of specific pathogens and for the examination of microorganisms from specific body sites. This handbook will save time and effort for anyone cultivating microorganisms in clinical microbiology laboratories. The format of the Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology allows easy reference to the information needed to prepare media for the cultivation of microorganisms relevant to clinical diagnostics. The media are organized alphabetically. Each listing includes medium composition, instruction for preparation, commercial sources, and uses.Snyder, James W. is the author of 'Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology' with ISBN 9780849394973 and ISBN 084939497X.