Comparison of the Sensitivity of TaKaRa Taq™ and TaKaRa Ex Taq® for Detection of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> in Patient Samples

Conventional detection of H. pylori in gastric biopsy specimens relies upon culture methods. PCR methods are now recognized as an effective alternative. This application note compares the performance of TaKaRa Taq™ and TaKaRa Ex Taq® in identifying H. pylori in patient samples.