Spring 2027

Clinical Microbiology: Overview of Technologies and Methodologies

Overview of modern clinical microbiology laboratory technologies, including mass spectrometry, NAAT, PCR, sequencing, antigen/antibody detection, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, point-of-care testing, and biomarkers.

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Lectures are mid-sized, with a median of 72 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Summarize microscopic and phenotypic techniques used for identification

  • Understand MALDI-TOF MS uses, advantages, and limitations

  • Describe NAAT technologies such as PCR and TMA

  • Explain how DNA sequencing works and its role in diagnosis

  • Recognize common uses for antigen and antibody tests

  • List different methods for antimicrobial susceptibility testing

  • Differentiate rapid and POC testing from lab-based testing

  • Discuss methods used for public health and infection control

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

PATH 915

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Student experience

the class

Learn the variety of techniques, methodologies, and instrumentation used in modern clinical microbiology laboratory practice. Gain an understanding of mass spectrometry, NAAT, PCR, sequencing, antigen/antibody detection, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, point-of-care testing, and biomarkers of infection.

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Topics

  • Mass spectrometry, NAAT, PCR, sequencing, antigen/antibody detection, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, point-of-care testing, and biomarkers of infection
  • Microscopic and phenotypic identification techniques
  • Public health and infection control methods

Skills

  • Clinical microbiology laboratory techniques and methodologies
  • MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry applications and limitations
  • Nucleic acid amplification technologies including PCR and TMA
  • DNA sequencing principles and diagnostic roles
  • Antigen and antibody test applications
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods
  • Rapid and point-of-care testing versus lab-based testing

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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