An indispensable resource for hospital and public health microbiology laboratories.



Serves as an easy access resource that will assist laboratorians in identifying infectious agents.

Presents unique identifying features of infectious agents and observations on unusual organisms.

Facilitates a rapid response to client questions regarding organisms and helps the laboratorian understand the therapy options available to the physician.

Offers guidance for the completion of informative reports and documentation of answers.

Provides easy access to identification algorithms from many authorities.

Supplies technologists with correct information for accurate identification.