Presence or Absence of Microbial Pathogens
The following points highlight the four main steps to determine the presence or absence of microbial pathogens. The steps are: 1. Collection of Samples 2. Handling of Collected Samples 3. Transport 4. General Methods of Laboratory Diagnosis. Step # 1. Collection of Samples: The results obtained after diagnosis in clinical laboratories are as good as the quality of the specimen [...]