A Guide to Specimen Management in Clinical Microbiology

Inappropriate handling and management of microbiology specimens before they arrive in the laboratory can severely impair the validity of the test result upon which the clinician relies for diagnosis and treatment. This volume provides a complete guide to specimen management in microbiology. It should be a useful reference for all clients of clinical laboratories, and provides summary charts for quick reference for bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology specimens.