Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual

Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, 12th Edition, provides foundational practical instruction in laboratory techniques with an emphasis on clinical applications and critical-thinking skills. Designed to pair with any undergraduate microbiology text, the volume adapts readily across general microbiology courses as well as nursing and allied health laboratories.

Practical exercises introduce students to core bench competencies, ranging from basic microscopy and bacterial staining to controlled microbial cultivation and diagnostic testing. The manual also addresses broader microbiological contexts through experiments in fungal biology, virology, and environmental testing.

Prepared for students preparing for health or science careers, the 2019 edition added clinical case studies, equipment and material checklists, new experiments, and governing body guidelines to assist structured laboratory work.