Publisher's Synopsis
This revised and updated edition of a book on microbiological techniques covering clinical material, food, drink, and environmental and veterinary specimens.;For the new edition several chapters have been completely rewritten, and all others extensively updated, to bring them in line with recent developments and legal requirements. New material on quality assurance and automated techniques has been included.;The book still contains information on basic techniques essential for those new to microbiology as well as those in areas where modern technology is not readily available. This book is aimed at all those involved with microbiological specimens, especially microbiologists, medical laboratory scientific officers and environmental/public health officers.
