microbial identification
[maɪˈkroʊbiəl aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: microbial identifications
identificação microbiana
1. The process of determining the specific species, genus, or type of microorganism through laboratory techniques and analysis
Microbial identification is essential in clinical diagnostics to prescribe appropriate antibiotics.
A identificação microbiana é essencial no diagnóstico clínico para prescrever antibióticos apropriados.
2. The application of biochemical, morphological, or molecular methods to classify and name microorganisms
Advanced microbial identification techniques include DNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
Técnicas avançadas de identificação microbiana incluem sequenciamento de DNA e espectrometria de massa MALDI-TOF.
3. The procedure used in microbiology laboratories to recognize pathogenic organisms from clinical samples
Rapid microbial identification reduces patient treatment time in hospital settings.
A identificação microbiana rápida reduz o tempo de tratamento do paciente em ambientes hospitalares.
Microbial identification is a cornerstone of modern clinical microbiology and public health in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, this term is widely used in hospital laboratories (laboratórios de análises clínicas) and is critical for infection control protocols. The advancement of identification technologies, such as MALDI-TOF, has revolutionized diagnostic speeds in major Brazilian hospitals and research institutions, contributing significantly to patient care and epidemiological surveillance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
identification of the causative agent
rapid identification methods
conventional identification techniques
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