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

Macin, Salih; Alp, ALPASLAN; Sener, Burcin; SÖKMENSÜER, CENK; ORHAN, DİCLEHAN; ÖZEN, HASAN; KAV, TAYLAN; Akyon, Yakut

doi:10.5152/imj.2018.94834

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

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, TRDizin)

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
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
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.