Table 3:
Comparison between PCR and histology test in paraffin biopsy samples.
Histology
PCR
Positive
59
12
Negative
0
47
Total
59
59
Positive
Beta Globin
(DNA detection)
—
14
Negative
Beta Globin
(no DNA detection)
—
45
Total
0
59
*Two paraffin samples were positive for the
Beta Globin
gene, but negative for the
H. pylori
gene.