In the event that there may be any confusion, higher reimbursement is merely
the "icing on the cake".  I am more than willing to share/compare our
testing for H.pylori by utilizing IHC with anyone out there so they can see
for themselves its superiority...I appreciate the opportunity to clarify.

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Cartun [mailto:Rcartun@harthosp.org]
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 8:12 AM
To: kbradshaw@lcpath.com; histonet@pathology.swmed.edu;
REEVEML@shands.ufl.edu
Subject: RE: Helicobacter pylori


While I agree that immunohistochemistry is the preferred method (at
least in our Department), I would never state that a test is being used
because of higher reimbursement.  A selection should be made based on
scientific validity and adaptability to one's laboratory.

R. Cartun

>>> Kari Bradshaw  07/25/02 12:50PM >>>
We use IHC, better straight forward staining and higher reimbursement.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Reeves [mailto:REEVEML@shands.ufl.edu]
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 7:11 AM
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Helicobacter pylori


Is anyone using a nonsilver method for HP?