Miranda,
  Hi!  We use a method which employs alcian yellow and toulidine blue and 
though it is not the quickest method out there, it gives great, consistent 
results and the HLO are easy to see.  I would be happy to fax you our 
procedure if you'd like.

Carla Shoffeitt
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Columbus, GA.


>From: Miranda DeMaso <mdemaso2000@yahoo.com>
>To: Histonet <Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
>Subject: Stain for H Pylori
>Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 17:13:22 -0700 (PDT)
>
>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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