"This book in the series on microbiology has been written as an aid to the main texts of microbiology engaging in a discussion of laboratory methods and techniques.

The book looks into common lab practices in microbiology including those of staining and culture techniques as well the use of sophisticated lab equipment. Enabling students to grasp the fundamentals of microbiology in a practical context the book also explores current developments in lab techniques enabling an up to date outlook to the book."