District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries  Part 2

Contents

Chapter 7 Microbiological tests

7.1 Microbiology practice and quality assurance in district laboratories 

7.2 Features and classification of microorganisms of medical importance

7.3 Microscopical techniques used in microbiology 

7.4 Culturing bacterial pathogens 

7.5 Biochemical tests to identify bacteria

7.6 Examination of sputum

7.7 Examination of throat and mouth specimens 

7.8 Examination of pus, ulcer material and skin specimens 

7.9 Examination of effusions

7.10 Examination of urogenital specimens

7.11 Examination of faecal specimens 

7.12 Examination of urine 

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

7.14 Culturing blood 

7.15 Examination of semen.

7.16 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing 

7.17 Water-related diseases and testing of water supplies

7.18 Summary of the clinical and laboratory features of microorganisms 

Bacterial pathogens. 

Fungal pathogens 

Viral pathogens

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Chapter 8 Haematological tests

8.1 Haematology in district laboratories and quality assurance

8.2 Functions of blood, haematopoiesis and blood disorders 

8.3 Collection of blood

8.4 Measurement of haemoglobin 

8.5 PCV and red cell indices

8.6 Counting white cells and platelets 

8.7 Blood films

8.8 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

8.9 Reticulocyte count. Methaemoglobin reduction test.

8.10 Investigation of sickle cell disease 

8.11 Investigation of bleeding disorders

Chapter 9 Blood transfusion tests

9.1 Blood transfusion services at district level and quality assurance 

9.2 Blood donation and storage of blood

9.3 Blood grouping. 

9.4 Compatibility testing

Recommended Books.

Details of Part 1

Appendix I

Preparation of reagents and culture media.

Appendix II

Useful addresses .

Index 

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