Microbiological Quality Assurance

Microbiological Quality Assurance
Author: M.R.W. Brown
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2018-01-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351083007

Microbiological Quality Assurance: A Guide Towards Relevance and Reproducibility of Inocula sheds light on the difficulties of obtaining results in the test tube that will be reproducible and relevant for a wide variety of tests. This book explores the current state of research in this area and troubleshoots the problems that may be encountered in setting up appropriate cultures. The text divides naturally into three sections-growth conditions, post-growth conditions, and applications. This book serves as a valuable resource for clinical microbiologists, pharmacologists, and anyone doing in vitro experiments.

Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook

Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 2891
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1555818811

In response to the ever-changing needs and responsibilities of the clinical microbiology field, Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Fourth Edition has been extensively reviewed and updated to present the most prominent procedures in use today. The Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook provides step-by-step protocols and descriptions that allow clinical microbiologists and laboratory staff personnel to confidently and accurately perform all analyses, including appropriate quality control recommendations, from the receipt of the specimen through processing, testing, interpretation, presentation of the final report, and subsequent consultation. If you are looking for online access to the latest from this reference or site access for your lab, please visit www.wiley.com/learn/clinmicronow.

Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting

Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting
Author: Judy Kronenberger
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 1332
Release: 2023-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284256669

Designed to ensure that every medical assisting graduate can quickly trade a cap and gown for a set of scrubs, Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Sixth Edition is more than just a textbook - it's an engaging, dynamic suite of learning resources designed to train medical assisting students in the administrative and clinical skills they'll need in today's rapidly changing health care environment. This edition has been updated to include the most current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) curriculum standards for medical assistants in all three domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. These standards are required for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited programs. Available for purchase separately: Study Guide for Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting comes with procedure skill sheets, case studies for critical thinking, and a variety of question types to meet the needs of different learning styles and to reinforce content and knowledge. Jones & Bartlett Learning's Pocket Guide for Medical Assisting gives step-by-step coverage of medical assisting procedures in both administrative and clinical settings. The small size makes it perfect for clinical and office use.

Hematology and Immunology

Hematology and Immunology
Author: Adam Seegmiller, MD, PhD
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1620700336

"This book is well written, concise, and easy to read and understand. It serves as a very handy and useful resource for busy laboratorians, who routinely encounter the situations detailed therein. It is also helpful for students, who need to learn how to recognize and avoid such situations, by providing expert guidance and examples of ways to keep these types of errors from potentially causing harm to patients."--Cynthia S. Johns, Laboratory Corporation of America, Lab Medicine The Diagnostic Standards of Care series presents common errors associated with diagnoses in clinical pathology, using case examples to illustrate effective analysis based on current evidence and standards. Each volume demonstrates the use of quality assurance and the role of the pathologist in ensuring quality and patient safety. Hematology and Immunology focuses on core issues in achieving quality in all areas of hematopathology and immunology, with an emphasis on identifying established, evidence-based standards. It addresses potential problems and sources of error in testing procedures, how to anticipate and avoid such problems, and how to manage them if they occur. Discussions are problem-based and address common situations and issues faced by clinical pathologists or members of a laboratory team. Using actual case studies, the book provides plentiful examples of errors, along with discussions on how to deal with them effectively. Hematology and Immunology Features Key issues in achieving quality in all areas of hematology and immunology Numerous case examples offering real-world illustrations of how problems occur and how to avoid them An emphasis on identifying established, evidence-based standards in hematology and immunology

Study Guide for Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting

Study Guide for Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting
Author: Judy Kronenberger
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 777
Release: 2023-01-23
Genre:
ISBN: 1284256685

Master your course with the practice and hands-on-activities that will help you get ready for the medical office. In this new edition of Study Guide for Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, the exercises and activities align with the most current Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) curriculum standards. The Study Guide is divided into sections that coincide with the textbook and includes exercises that reinforce the knowledge and skills required of all Medical Assistants.

Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology 15E

Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology 15E
Author: Warren E. Levinson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Total Pages: 832
Release: 2018-05-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781259644498

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most concise, clinically relevant, and current review of medical microbiology and immunology Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is a succinct, high-yield review of the medically important aspects of microbiology and immunology. It covers both the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology and also discusses important infectious diseases using an organ system approach. The book emphasizes the real-world clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases and offers a unique mix of narrative text, color images, tables and figures, Q&A, and clinical vignettes. • Content is valuable to any study objective or learning style • Essential for USMLE review and medical microbiology coursework • 650 USMLE-style practice questions test your knowledge and understanding • 50 clinical cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis • A complete USMLE-style practice exam consisting of 80 questions helps you prepare for the exam • Pearls impart important basic science information helpful in answering questions on the USMLE • Concise summaries of medically important organisms • Self-assessment questions with answers appear at the end of each chapter • Color images depict clinically important findings, such as infectious disease lesions • Gram stains of bacteria, electron micrographs of viruses, and microscopic images depict fungi, protozoa, and worms • Chapters on infectious diseases from an organ system perspective

Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology

Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology
Author: John L. Schmitz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1447
Release: 2024-12-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1683673999

THE authoritative guide for clinical laboratory immunology For nearly 50 years, the Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology has been the premier resource for laboratories, students, and professionals involved in the clinical and technical details of diagnostic immunology testing. The 9th Edition continues its tradition of providing comprehensive clinical and technical information on the latest technologies used in medical and diagnostic immunology. Led by a world-renowned group of authors and editors, this new edition reflects substantial changes aimed at improving and updating the Manual’s utility while reflecting the significant transformations that have occurred since the last edition, including the revolution of gene editing and the widespread adoption of molecularly engineered cellular therapies. Topical highlights include: Laboratory Management: three new chapters cover essential aspects of quality assurance, quality improvement, and quality management, aligning with the increasingly stringent and demanding regulatory environment. Inborn Errors of Immunity: the primary immunodeficiency section has been completely updated to align with the latest International Union of Immunological Societies’ classifications of inborn errors of immunity. Functional Cellular Assays: expanded content includes detailed discussions on various functional assays critical for modern immunologic testing. Autoimmune Diseases: expanded chapters on systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders, including new chapters on Sjögren’s syndrome and deficiency of ADA2, as well as significant updates on organ-specific autoimmune diseases. Transplantation Immunology: updated chapters detail the assessment of immune reconstitution and ABO testing, reflecting latest practices. The 9th Edition of the Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology serves as an invaluable resource for laboratory directors, clinicians, laboratory managers, technologists, and students. It provides critical insights into the selection, application, and interpretation of immunologic tests, offering practical guidance on troubleshooting, clinical application, and an understanding of test limitations. This comprehensive and up-to-date manual remains an essential tool for anyone involved in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of immune-mediated and immune system-related disorders.

Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology

Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology
Author: Barbara Detrick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1270
Release: 2020-07-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1555818722

THE authoritative guide for clinical laboratory immunology For over 40 years the Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology has served as the premier guide for the clinical immunology laboratory. From basic serology testing to the present wide range of molecular analyses, the Manual has reflected the exponential growth in the field of immunology over the past decades. This eighth edition reflects the latest advances and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious and immune-mediated disorders. The Manual features detailed descriptions of general and specific methodologies, placing special focus on the interpretation of laboratory findings, and covers the immunology of infectious diseases, including specific pathogens, as well as the full range of autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases, cancer, and transplantation. Written to guide the laboratory director, the Manual will also appeal to other laboratory scientists, especially those working in clinical immunology laboratories, and pathologists. It is also a useful reference for physicians, mid-level providers, medical students, and allied health students with an interest in the role that immunology plays in the clinical laboratory.