Comparison of the cost and technical times for the methods
| Stain | Relative cost | Average time/slide | Reproducibility of technique |
|---|---|---|---|
| HpSS, Helicobacter pylori silver stain. | |||
| Modified Giemsa | Cheapest | 5 minutes | Good |
| Modified McMullen's | Inexpensive | 10 minutes | Relatively good |
| HpSS | Expensive | 1 hour | Bad |
| Antibody | Expensive | 1 hour | Relatively good |