Here is the reference to an article in a Histologic that compares different
staining methods for H. pylori:  A Comparison of Staining Methods for
Helicobacter pylori. Kim Rhatigan-Drecler MA, HTL (ASCP), Histology
Supervisor, University Hospital and Medical Center, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Histologic Vol XXX,
No 1, April 1999.

It compares 6 methods including the Giminez kit and the Rapid kit (Alcian
yellow).

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