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1 online resource : illustrations |
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CRC revivals |
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CRC revivals.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; The Authors; Acknowledgment; Dedication; Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; I. Need for Instumented Systems for Microbiological Analysis of Body Fluids; II. Goals for Instrumented System; III. Histroy of Rapid Procedures Using Kits; IV. Need for More Sophisticated, Decision-Making Instrumented Systems; V. Need to Understand Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Instrumented System; VI. Scope of Coverage in Monogram; References; Chapter 2: Theoritical Aspects for an Automated Microbiological Analysis System |
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I. Background of Microbiology Theory Development A. Need for Precise Information; 1. Interactions of Engineers and Microbiologists; 2. Approach to Development of Precise Information by Chemists and Physicists; B. Development of Precise Information for Microbiology; C. Application of Precise Information in Instrument Design; D. Development of Model; II. Application of Theory to the Development of An Automated Instrument System; A. Properties of Microorganisms Growing in Fluid Medium; 1. The Concentration Rule; 2. The Dilution Rule; 3. The Equilibrium Rule; 4. The Reaction Rule |
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5. The Dimension Rule6. Summary; III. General System Design; A. Approaches to Design; B. Basic Concepts for Design; 1. Sensitivity; a. Actual Sensitivity; b. Potential Sensitivity; 2. Measurement Parameter; IV. Requirements for a Fully Automated System; A. Ideal Automated System; B. Computer Functions; 1. Verification of Data; 2. Decision Making; 3. Awareness Programming circuit; 4. Reference to Standards; C. Other Requirements; V. Reliability Considerations; A. Multiple Parameter Analysis; VI. Analysis of Mixed Populations; VII. Other Considerations; A. Importance of Growth Phase |
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B. Frequency of ReadingsC. Summary; VIII. Selection of a Sensor; A. Various Sensors; 1. Bactec®; 2. Bactometer®; 3. Sensors Using Visible Light- Differential Ill®, AMS®, Autobac 1 ®, MS-2®; B. Factors in the Selection of a Sensor; 1. Flaws in Visible-Light Sensing; C. Selection of PHA as the Sensor Scheme; 1. Basis for PHA Selection; IX. General Instruction for the Design or a Fully Automated, Wide-Appliction, Clinical Microbiology Analyzer System; A. List of General Instructions; X. Practical Applications for Automated Microbiology Analysis Systems; A. Bioassay Techniques |
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B. Viability and Infectivity PotentialC. Quality Control; D. Modeling; E. Identification; F. Clinical Diagnosis; G. Summary; References; Chapter 3: Practical Asptects of Instrumeted System for Microbiological Analysis; I. Instruction; II. Biological Considerations; A. Factors Affecting Test Cultures; 1. Sample Preparation; 2. Inoculum; a. Size of Inoculum; b. Stage of Growth; c. Clumping of Bacteria; d. Mixed vs. Pure Cultures as Inoculum; e. Similar Colonies; 3. Phase of Growth; a. Fundamental Growth Patterns; b. Log Growth Phase; c. Source of the Test Culture |
| Summary |
"It is the purpose of this monograph to set forth the theoretical rules and practical considerations as a basis for decisions, and to illustrate the application of these aspects to the design and evaluation of instrumented microbiological analysis of body fluids."--Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Originally published 1980 by CRC Press |
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B. Factors Affecting Test Methods |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Medical microbiology -- Instruments
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Body fluids -- Microbiology
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Body fluids -- Examination.
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Medical microbiology -- Automation
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Body fluids -- Examination
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Body fluids -- Microbiology
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Medical microbiology -- Automation
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Medical microbiology -- Instruments
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Curby, William A., author
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| ISBN |
9781351082181 |
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1351082183 |
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9781351073738 |
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1351073737 |
