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J P Fenn, J M Matsen

    Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
    |March 1, 1985
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    This guide reviews commercial bacterial identification systems for clinical microbiologists. It details test principles, lab procedures, turnaround times, and limitations for each system.

    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Microbiology
    • Bacteriology
    • Diagnostic Systems

    Background:

    • Accurate bacterial identification is crucial for effective patient treatment and infection control.
    • Numerous commercial systems exist, making it challenging for laboratories to select the most appropriate ones.
    • A comprehensive review is needed to guide clinical microbiologists in system selection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a current and useful guide to commercially available bacterial identification systems.
    • To assist clinical microbiologists in evaluating and selecting appropriate systems for their laboratories.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of available packaged commercial systems for bacterial identification.
    • Detailed outlining of each system based on test principle, laboratory procedures, and turnaround time.

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  • Inclusion of system limitations and cited peer evaluations and references.

    • Main Results:

    • The guide systematically presents various commercial bacterial identification systems.
    • Key features, including operational aspects and performance metrics, are detailed for each system.
    • Peer evaluations and references are provided to support system assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • This review serves as a valuable resource for clinical microbiologists.
    • Informed selection of bacterial identification systems can be achieved through the information provided.
    • The guide aids in optimizing laboratory efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.