Table 2 Detection limits and frequency of detection of spiked E. coli dilution series upon in-house human DNA removal step
From: Enrichment of bacterial DNA for the diagnosis of blood stream infections
Spiked E coli density (CFU/ml) | 1000 | 100 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average detected Ct | 29.2 ± 0.5 | 34 ± 0.5 | 37 ± 1 | 42 ± 1.3 | 42 ± 1.3 |
Frequency of detection | 20/20 | 20/20 | 14/20 | 7/20 | 6/20 |