[Histonet] question on H pylori

[Richard Cartun]

We use IHC on cases that show the appropriate inflammatory background.  Please note that histochemical stains may not identify intracellular H. pylori.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax


>>> "Setlak, Lisa" <LSetlak <@t> childrensmemorial.org> 6/7/2011 2:12 PM >>>
I was just curious what everyone is using for standard of care regarding H =
    Pylori......is everyone doing IHC or are you doing a Giemsa?
    Thanks,
    Lisa
    Lisa M. Van Valkenberg, B.S., HT- ASCP
    Histology Manager
    2300 Children's Plaza
    Chicago, IL 60614
    773-868-8949



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