QM Diagnostics offers 5 validated "in house" Helicobacter PCR assays (conventional and real time).

Helicobacter	Tissue samples/organs
Helicobacter spp	Faeces, cecum, colon
Helicobacter bilis	Faeces, cecum, colon
Helicobacter muridarum	Faeces, cecum, colon
Helicobacter hepaticus	Faeces, cecum, colon
Helicobacter typhlonicus	Faeces, cecum, colon

For Helicobacter specification the samples are first tested for Helicobacter spp. Positive samples are further analyzed on presence of H. hepaticus and H. bilis. The PCR for H. typhlonicus and H. muridarum are not standard included in Helicobacter specification and is only preformed on request of the customer.

QM Diagnostics can advise on the choice of clinical samples if you consider PCR detection in the infected animal. Please contact us for your specific needs.