Direct Smear Atlas: A Monograph of Gram-Stained Preparations of Clinical Specimens [Spiral-bound]

Linda M. Marler (Author), Jean A. Siders (Author), Stephen D. Allen (Author)

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Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0781726638 | ISBN-13: 978-0781726634 | Edition: 1

This atlas is a full-color, spiralbound manual of Gram-stained direct smears for medical technologist and medical laboratory technician students and practitioners, microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease specialists, and anyone who interprets Gram-stained specimens. Featuring over 250 clear photomicrographs taken from actual patient specimens, the manual presents a simple, easy-to-use format; brief legends accompany each image. Three introductory chapters cover Gram-stain procedures, quality control, evaluation, and more. An invaluable reference and educational tool, this manual is effective both as a standalone text and as an accompaniment to Marler, Siders and Allen's Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1998).

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FEATURES: Complete coverage contains over 90 species of microorganisms, with separate sections on artifacts and cells, to provide needed experience in reviewing slides. Also includes 3 introductory chapters addressing procedures, reagent and smear preparations, quality control, bacterial morphotypes encountered, and evaluation of the Gram-stained smear. Full-color, quality images- images are clear and consistent in magnification (1000X) with high resolution and true color. Cross-referencing images are arranged in sections according to specimen site (wound, blood, etc), then alphabetically by organism name. Images are also cross-indexed alphabetically by organism name, morphologically by Gram stain and also by clinical diagnosis. Real-life rather than only text-book images commonly seen decolorized species and their more classic stained forms, artifacts, and other examples of real-world microbiology are included. Easy reference format - makes this atlas the perfect microscope reference! Companion to CD-ROM Version both the Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM and this monograph may be used as a review for competency testing. The CD-ROMs self-testing mode can document competency.

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RELATED: Marler: Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM, 1998, 0-683-30481-X

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 308 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781726638
• ISBN-13: 978-0781726634
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.5 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very nice, October 13, 2007

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This review is from: Direct Smear Atlas: A Monograph of Gram-Stained Preparations of Clinical Specimens (Spiral-bound)

Clear pictures. Organized by clinical specimiin, then by organism (Sputum: yeast, G+, G-, GV, etc), which works very well. Keep this one next to you at the scope. It especially helped me in reading my poorly stained smears.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great bench reference for students, January 16, 2007

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This book is a concise and well-organized collection of excellent photomicrographs. As a student of clinical microbiology, this atlas has helped to reinforce my ability to discern subtle detail in gram stain interpretation. It is a handy little book and a good reference for bench work.

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