title: [Applicability of new diagnostic techniques in microbiology; technological innovation].
abstract: Different new techniques have been introduced in microbiology laboratories during the last years, including mass spectrometry and next generation sequencing. These techniques, in addition to automation, microfludics, nanotechnology and informatics, have impelled innovation in the prevention and management of patients with infectious diseases. These approaches are relevant for revitalization and consolidation Clinical Microbiology laboratories.
authors.affiliation: Rafael Cantón, Servicio de Microbiología del Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal e Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación, Madrid, Spain. rafael.canton@salud.madrid.org.
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cantón
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Loza
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Romero
mesh_terms: D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000639:trends*