E-book: Practical Microbiology
102 pages. 18 chapters. CLSI-aligned (M100, M02, M07, M11).
Choose the right material for you
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)
- ✓Step-by-step identification & antibiogram guide
- ✓Calculations, dilutions and McFarland guide
- ✓Protocols for urine, blood and sterile fluids
- ✓Quality control and SOP templates
- ✓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
- ✓Digital Study FlashcardsIn production
- ✓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.
Items marked as in production will be made available to buyers in the future, according to the terms of the current offer.
100% secure payment — Credit card. Confirmation sent by email right after payment.
Compare the two products
| Item | E-book | Pro Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Microbiology — The Benchside Guide | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLSI-Aligned Bench Guide PDF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calculators (Identification & Rugai) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital Flashcards & Study Cards | — | ✓ |
| 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 follows the sample's real path: from bench arrival, primary inoculation and technical microscopy to biochemical identification, resistance screening and antibiogram reporting. Each chapter delivers the step-by-step procedure and the technical nuances that ensure results accuracy.
Interpretation follows current BrCAST/EUCAST standards for hospital routine. Includes specific protocols for urine cultures, blood cultures, sterile fluids and secretions, along with quality control validation and common laboratory calculations.
- Format
- Digital PDF
- Language
- English (Global)
- Author
- Pablo Daniel Monteiro Soares
- Criteria
- CLSI M100, M02, M07, M11
What you will find
Nine chapters, with bench tips at the end of each one.
- 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.
- 38 Case Studies: 12 diagnostic and 26 decision-based real-world 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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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 high-resolution digital PDF, optimized for reading on smartphones, tablets, and computers, or for high-quality printing.
Does the antibiogram follow standard guidelines?
Yes. Zone diameter interpretation and breakpoints follow the latest BrCAST/EUCAST versions, the same criteria used in our site's calculators.
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 guide to the main agar media used in the lab is free and sent via email, and our 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.
Want to test the criteria first? Use the BrCAST antibiogram calculator and the CFU/mL and dilution calculators — the same reasoning is detailed in the e-book.
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Prefer to try it first?
The site's calculators and study modules are open and free. The e-book deepens each topic with protocol, interpretation and exercises.