District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries

Contents
Chapter 7 Microbiological tests Microbiology practice and quality assurance in district laboratories
72 Features and classification of microorganisms of medical importance
23 Microscopical techniques used in microbiology......
74 Culturing bacterial pathogens
75 Biochemical tests to identify bacteria
76 Examination of sputum.
77 Examination of throat and mouth specimens
7.8 Examination of pus, ulcer material and skin specimens.
79 Examination of effusions.
710 Examination of urogenital specimens
711 Examination of faecal specimens
7.12 Examination of urine
713 Examination of cerebrospinal fluid (c.s.f.)
714 Culturing blood
715 Examination of semen.
7.16 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing....
717 Water-related diseases and testing of water supplies.
7.18 Summary of the clinical and laboratory features of microorganisms Bacterial pathogens.
Fungal pathogens.
Viral pathogens.
COLOUR SECTION.
Chapter 8 Haematological tests
8.1 Haematology in district laboratories and quality assurance
8.2 Functions of blood, haematopoiesis and blood disorders.
8.3 Collection of blood.
8.4 Measurement of haemoglobin
8.5 PCV and red cell indices.
8.6 Counting white cells and platelets.
8.7 Blood films.
8.8 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
8.9
Reticulocyte count. Methaernoglobin reduction test.
8.10 Investigation of sickle cell disease 8.11 Investigation of bleeding disorders
Chapter 9 Blood transfusion tests
9.1
Blood transfusion services at district level and quality assurance.
9.2
9.3 Blood grouping.
Blood donation and storage of blood
9.4 Compatibility testing.