Includes bibliographical references and index.

Procedures for sample collection, transport, and processing -- Identification tests -- Culture media -- Susceptibility testing and antibiotic assay -- Blood cultures -- Investigation of urine samples -- Investigation of wound, tissue, and genital samples -- Examination of cerebrospinal fluid and fluids from sterile sites -- Investigation of respiratory samples -- Investigation of gastrointestinal specimens -- Clinical mycology -- Infection prevention and control -- Laboratory investigations of viral infections.