Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences

Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition 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 available as printable and writable PDFs in Navigate Advantage, 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.Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences is on the recommended reading list to prepare for the ASCP MLT exam. (American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Technician exam). NEW! Case Studies and What Would You Do Next features have been added to most chapters to guide students through scenarios in a microbiology laboratory.NEW! An appendix has been added that presents information on emerging topics of microbiology, including biofilms, antibiotic resistance, zoonosis, healthcare associated infections, and bioterrorism.NEW! Here and Now sections present an overview and updatedate of a current microbiology topic or issue.Each chapter has learning objectives and review questions that correlate with the ASCP MLT/MLS certification examinations.Laboratory exercises correlate with the didactic material can be found as separate electronic printable and writable documents in Navigate Advantage. Diagnostic Mircobiology Medical Microbiology Clinical Microbiology Parasitology Microbiology Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology (c) 2022 600 pages