Miranda,
In our lab we do H&E. If H. pylori is a strong suspect but can't be seen by
H&E we do immuno. Immuno is good because the organism shows up very clearly
with no background or non-specific staining problems that you see in silver
stains.

Tim Morken, BA, EMT(MSA), HTL(ASCP)
Infectious Disease Pathology Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ms-G32
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
USA

PH: 404-639-3964
FAX: 404-639-3043

email: tim9@cdc.gov





-----Original Message-----
From: Miranda DeMaso [mailto:mdemaso2000@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 8:13 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: Stain for H Pylori


Hello Histonetters!

I am looking for an alternate stain for H Pylori.  We
have tried the Warthin-Starry, and the Steiner, but
have found them to be unreliable at times.  Is there
anyone out there with another method that is not done
by IHC?

Miranda DeMaso
South Bend Medical Found.
South Bend IN
Mdemaso2000@yahoo.com 

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