E-book: Practical Microbiology
193 pages. 18 chapters. CLSI-aligned (M100, M02, M07, M11).
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Two products: the e-book for study and review, and the professional kit with support materials for the laboratory routine.
Practical Microbiology E-book
Localized guide for study and review of the laboratory routine.
Ideal for: Microbiology students and professionals looking for practical bench support.
- ✓Practical Microbiology — The Benchside Guide (English)
- ✓18 chapters and 193 pages
- ✓Step-by-step identification & antibiogram guide
- ✓Calculations, dilutions and McFarland guide
- ✓Specimen collection, transport and rejection criteria
- ✓70 exercises and 34 case studies with answers and discussion
- ✓Quality systems, reagent formulary and report wording models
- ✓Bench tips for the daily shift
100% secure payment — Credit card. Access sent by email after confirmation.
Professional Microbiology Kit
Practical materials to support organisation, standardisation and the microbiology laboratory routine.
Ideal for: Microbiologists, independent professionals and laboratory leads/coordinators looking for support materials for the routine.
- ✓Everything in the E-book Plan
- ✓SOP & Protocol TemplatesIn production
- ✓Quality Control SpreadsheetsIn production
- ✓Bench Organization MaterialsIn production
- ✓Microorganism Technical SheetsIn production
More than content: materials designed to support the routine of those who work with microbiology.
Official pre-order: finished materials are delivered at purchase, and items marked as in production are sent to your email, at no extra cost, as soon as they are released.
100% secure payment — Credit card. Confirmation sent by email right after payment.
Portuguese and English editions
Two different books: the Portuguese edition follows BrCAST/EUCAST; the English (US) edition follows CLSI.
| Item | Portuguese edition | English edition |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Microbiologia Prática — O Guia da Bancada | Practical Microbiology — The Benchside Guide |
| Language | Portuguese (Brazil) | English |
| Standard | BrCAST / EUCAST | CLSI (M100, M02, M07, M11) |
| Pages | 204 | 193 |
| Chapters | 18 | 18 |
| Exercises | 70 | 70 |
| Case studies | 26 | 34 |
Compare the two products
| Item | E-book | Pro Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Microbiology — The Benchside Guide | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLSI-Aligned Bench Guide PDF | ✓ | ✓ |
| 70 exercises and 34 case studies | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOP Templates & Technical Sheets | — | ✓ |
| Quality Control Spreadsheets | — | ✓ |
Important: the materials provided are templates and support tools. They must be reviewed, validated and adapted to the equipment, methods, regulatory requirements, internal procedures and reality of each laboratory before implementation.
E-book summary
The guide covers the diagnostic laboratory workflow: aseptic technique, culture media, staining, biochemical identification, resistance screening and susceptibility reporting. It combines procedures, worked calculations, exercises and case discussions.
The English edition uses CLSI standards (M100, M02, M07 and M11). Its 18 chapters include laboratory calculations, mycology, virology, 70 exercises with answers, 34 case studies, identification flowcharts, quick-reference tables, specimen collection and rejection criteria, a reagent formulary, quality systems, a glossary and report wording models. It is an educational companion, not a validated laboratory SOP.
- Format
- Digital PDF
- Length
- 193 pages
- Edition
- First edition, 2026
- Language
- English (Global)
- Author
- Pablo Daniel Monteiro Soares
- Criteria
- CLSI M100, M02, M07, M11
What you will find
Eighteen chapters, with bench guidance, 70 exercises and 34 case studies.
- Bench Fundamentals: Aseptic technique, organization, and burner safety.
- Laboratory Routine: Culture media prep, staining (Gram/ZN), and biochemical ID.
- Antibiogram & Resistance: Kirby-Bauer and MIC Determination (CLSI-aligned).
- Specialized Areas: Clinical mycology, virology, and anaerobic susceptibility.
- 70 Solved Exercises: From simple recall to complex clinical reasoning levels.
- 34 Case Studies: 12 diagnostic and 22 decision-based clinical scenarios.
- Bench Calculators: CFU/mL, serial dilutions, McFarland, and formulary.
- Identification Flowcharts: Quick-lookup decision trees for daily bench work.
- The 10-Minute Consult: Specimen collection, transport, and report templates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive the e-book after purchase?
Delivery is automatic: as soon as the payment is confirmed, the download link arrives in the email provided at checkout. No waiting, no manual sending.
What are the payment methods?
Credit card (Stripe) for international purchases. Confirmation is usually immediate.
What is the content format?
It is a digital PDF with 193 pages, for reading on smartphones, tablets and computers, or for printing.
Does the antibiogram follow standard guidelines?
Yes. This English edition was written for the US market and follows CLSI standards (M100 for interpretive criteria, M02 for disk diffusion, M07 for broth dilution MIC and M11 for anaerobes). Note: the free antibiogram tool on this international site uses EUCAST v16.1 breakpoints, which are a different standard.
Is it suitable for microbiology students?
Absolutely. The content covers everything from basic aseptic technique to advanced clinical case studies, serving both students and seasoned laboratory professionals.
Is there any free material available?
Yes. The free Bench Kit PDF includes agar media, Gram staining, Rugai, dilutions and an antibiogram checklist, and is sent by email. The site's calculators and modules are open access.
Can I print the material for bench use?
Yes. The PDF has no printing restrictions, and the calculation pocket forms are designed to be printed and kept right next to the laboratory bench.
Explore the site's tools: use the antibiogram calculator (EUCAST v16.1) and the CFU/mL and dilution calculators — calculations are covered in the e-book; its susceptibility criteria follow CLSI, not EUCAST.
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The site's calculators and study modules are open and free. The e-book deepens each topic with protocol, interpretation and exercises.