Microbial Identification: The Keys to a Successful Program

Here, in one volume, is a unique compilation rich with vital information. Mary Griffin and Dona Reber have assembled a team of subject matter experts who share their expertise in this thoughtfully edited volume. This invaluable book on microbial identifications (ID's) includes details about regulatory and compendia guidance, recent regulatory findings, viral and mycoplasma ID methods, challenges and case studies on fungal ID's, ID's for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, use of science based Risk Assessment for objectionable organisms, maintenance and use of control cultures and facility isolates, Microbial ID's for medical devices and cosmetics, validation of ID systems, knowledge management, the future QC ID laboratory, the role of rapid micro ID methods and much more.