Direct Smear Atlas: A Monograph of Gram-Stained Preparations of Clinical Specimens
Authors: Linda M Marler, Jean A Siders, Stephen D Allen Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Keywords: Medicine testing ISBN: 0781726638
Book description This atlas is a full-color, spiralbound manual of Gram-stained direct smears for medical technologist and medical laboratory technician students and practitioners, microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease specialists, and anyone who interprets Gram-stained specimens. Featuring over 250 clear photomicrographs taken from actual patient specimens, the manual presents a simple, easy-to-use format; brief legends accompany each image. Three introductory chapters cover Gram-stain procedures, quality control, evaluation, and more. An invaluable reference and educational tool, this manual is effective both as a standalone text and as an accompaniment to the Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM.
Book review: Great bench reference for students This book is a concise and well-organized collection of excellent photomicrographs. As a student of clinical microbiology, this atlas has helped to reinforce my ability to discern subtle detail in… |
