A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology
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A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology

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A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology

About this book

A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology is the classic reference that addresses and meets the needs of everyone in the "total testing process" circle. It provides complete, concise information on the unique needs of the microbiology laboratory regarding specimen management and is the only single source for the specimen management policies required for laboratory results that are accurate, significant, and clinically relevant.

Medical, nursing, and medical technology students, practicing physicians, private practice offices, clinical laboratories, and public health laboratories can turn to this valuable resource to answer their questions on issues such as the correct procedures of specimen selection, collection, transport, and storage in the clinical microbiology laboratory, the rationale associated with the specimen requirements, and proper communication between the lab and its clients. If you are looking for online access to the latest clinical microbiology content, please visit www.wiley.com/learn/clinmicronow.

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Yes, you can access A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology by J. Michael Miller,Shelley A. Miller in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Medical Technology & Supplies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
ASM Press
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781555819613
eBook ISBN
9781683673118
Edition
3
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Medical Technology & Supplies
SECTION IV Specimen Management
Summary Tables
The tables that follow summarize and document the salient features of the common specimens that arrive in the microbiology laboratory. The literature supporting these guidelines is included in case further study is warranted. Ensure laboratory safety procedures are in place and understood by everyone handling specimens (12).
Table 18 Bacteriology and mycology specimen collection guidelinesa
Specimen type (reference[s])
Collection
Time and temp
Replica limits
Comment(s)
More detail for fungal specimen management is found in reference (43).
Guidelines
Device and/or minimum vol
Local transportb
Courier or local storage
Abscess (2, 3, 13, 25)
Remove surface exudate by wiping with sterile saline or 70% EtOH.
Tissue or fluid is always superior to a swab specimen. If swabs must be used, collect two, one for culture and o...

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Section I: Communicating Laboratory Needs
  7. Section II: Specimen Management Policies and Rationale
  8. Section III: Specimen Collection and Processing
  9. Section IV: Specimen Management Summary Tables
  10. References
  11. Index