Manual of Molecular Microbiology

our essential guide to design, operation, management, and health care integration of the modern molecular microbiology laboratory

This comprehensive resource offers definitive guidance on the operational and interpretive aspects of clinical molecular microbiology. Tailored for medical laboratory professionals, it provides practical “how-to” guidance for establishing, maintaining, and advancing molecular microbiology testing services and details the unique expertise required to support infectious disease diagnostics.

The Manual offers a clear and practical roadmap for topics ranging from selecting appropriate technologies, instruments, and analytic pipelines to navigating complex interpretive challenges and positioning diagnostic testing services for future clinical and population health needs.

Beginning with foundational technologies and their clinical applications, this book offers accessible overviews of each method’s potential, implic...