COMPARISON OF TECHNIQUES
(HP vs
IHC vs TaqMan)
Histopathology vs Immnohistochemistry
• For the
non-specialist IHC is most sensitive*. (IHC)
• For an
experienced diagnostician; no difference.
Immnohistochemistry vs TaqMan PCR
• TaqMan is
the most sensitive (TaqMan PCR)
Best combination
• TaqMan
and swab
