Research Catalog

Title

Handbook of media for clinical microbiology / Ronald M. Atlas, James W. Snyder.

Author

Atlas, Ronald M., 1946-

Publication

Boca Raton : CRC Press, c1995.

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Details

Additional Authors

Snyder, James W.

Description

v, 313 p. :; 26 cm.

Summary

• 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 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 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.

Alternative Title

Media for clinical microbiology

Subject

• Culture Media
• Culture media (Biology) > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Medical microbiology > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Microbiological Techniques

Genre/Form

Handbook.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 21) and index.

ISBN

084939497X (acid-free paper)

LCCN

95017855

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries