ABSTRACT
The chapters of this book describe numerous successful examples of automation in microbiology, e.g., radiometric detection of bacteremia, instruments for detection of bacteriuria, machines for organism identification and susceptibility testing, and automated antigen and antibody measurement systems. In addition, there are discussions of exciting but not yet proven methodologies such as chromatography, flow cytometry, and other applications of radiometry. There are also important discussions regarding improved means of data communication and ways to improve the clinician‘s use of test results. Lastly, there are candid assessments of the best and worst aspects of the current spectrum of automated instruments for microbiology. It is hoped that the reader of this volume will be left with a feeling of excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead for application of instrument techniques in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |4 pages
Introduction
part |34 pages
Instrument Approaches Currently in Use for Detection of Microorganisms in Body Fluids
part |30 pages
Instrument Methods in Current Use for Identification of Microorganisms Recovered from Body Fluids
part |30 pages
Instrument Methods in Current Use for Performing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests
part |52 pages
Immunologic Methods for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases or Measurement of Antimicrobial Agents in Body Fluids
part |16 pages
Chromatographic Methods
part |22 pages
Use of Computers to Analyze, Store, and Report Results of Instrument Procedures
part |24 pages
Acceptance of Current Automated Microbiology Instruments
part |8 pages
Future Developments