District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries, Vol. 1 Book

Chapter 7 Microbiological tests

7.1 Microbiology practice and quality assurance in district laboratories 1

7.2 Features and classification of microorganisms of medical importance 9

7.3 Microscopical techniques used in microbiology 35

7.4 Culturing bacterial pathogens 45

7.5 Biochemical tests to identify bacteria 62

7.6 Examination of sputum 71

7.7 Examination of throat and mouth specimens 76

7.8 Examination of pus, ulcer material and skin specimens 80

7.9 Examination of effusions 85

7.10 Examination of urogenital specimens 90

7.11 Examination of faecal specimens 97

7.12 Examination of urine 105

7.13 Examination of cerebrospinal fluid (c.s.f.) 116

7.14 Culturing blood 124

7.15 Examination of semen 130

7.16 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing 132

7.17 Water-related diseases and testing of water supplies 143

7.18 Summary of the clinical and laboratory features of microorganisms

Bacterial pathogens 157-234

Fungal pathogens 234-247

Viral pathogens 248-266

Colour Section between 266

Chapter 8 Haematological tests

8.1 Haematology in district laboratories and quality assurance 268-271

8.2 Functions of blood, haematopoiesis and blood disorders 271-295

8.3 Collection of blood 295-299

8.4 Measurement of haemoglobin 299-309

8.5 PCV and red cell indices 309-313

8.6 Counting white cells and platelets 313-319

8.7 Blood films 319-329

8.8 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 329-331

8.9 Reticulocyte count. Methaemoglobin reduction test 331-334

8.10 Investigation of sickle cell disease 334-340

8.11 Investigation of bleeding disorders 340-347

Chapter 9 Blood transfusion tests

9.1 Blood transfusion services at district level and qualityassurance 348-351

9.2 Blood donation and storage of blood 352-361

9.3 Blood grouping 362-369

9.4 Compatibility testing 369-378

Recommended Books 379

Details of Part 1 380

Appendix I Preparation of reagents and culture media 382-407

Appendix II Useful addresses 410-416

Index 417-434*************