Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook

Section 3: Aerobic Bacteriology

3.3 Processing, Isolation, Detection, and Interpretation of Aerobic Bacteriology Cultures

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3.3.1 Processing of Specimens for Aerobic Bacteriology

he initial processing of clinical specimens for aerobic bacteriology is a multifaceted endeavor involving a number of decision‐making steps, including assessing the need for processing the specimen for anaerobic bacteriology, mycology, virology, and ...

3.3.2 Interpretation and Rapid Identification of Bacterial Growth on Primary Culture Media

The initial interpretation of aerobic bacterial growth on primary culture media is an opportunity for the medical laboratory scientist or clinical microbiologist to make a preliminary identification and decide what additional tests and procedures must be ...

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