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Clinical Microbiology

Quicker, more accurate diagnosis of microbial infections allows for fast treatment and prevents the overuse of antibiotics, which can lead to resistance. This series will examine some of the latest methods that are improving microbiology diagnostics.

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Broad-Range PCR and Sequencing Remains a Key Tool for Clinical Laboratories

By Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM
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Rethinking Lyme Disease Testing: A New Approach to Early and Accurate Detection

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How a Medical Lab Scientist Became a Podcaster

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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Clinical Microbiologist?

By María Carla Rosales Gerpe, MSc, PhD
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The Pros and Cons of NGS-Based Microbe Detection

By Bryan Gall, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM
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Trends in Clinical Microbiology Diagnostic Methods

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Speed and Sensitivity Give qPCR the Leg Up in Certain Clinical Cases

By Brandoch Cook, PhD
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