Comparison of culture, Real-time-PCR, ELISA, and histopathological examination methods for identification of Helicobacter pylori


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Macin S., Alp A., Sener B., SÖKMENSÜER C., ORHAN D., ÖZEN H., ...More

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.19, no.2, pp.138-142, 2018 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/imj.2018.94834
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.138-142
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: There are several methods used for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections, and there is an increasing demand for the use of non-invasive, more rapid tests. The aim of the present study was to compare different diagnostic methods.