Table 2.
Comparison of DNA yields, absorbance ratios, estimated cost, and time required for 3 DNA extraction methods
Evaluation | PureLink Genomic DNA Kits (n = 10) | DNAzol Direct (n = 10) | Microwave-based method (n = 10) |
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DNA yield rate (mean ± SE) (ng/µl) | 115.98 ± 4.57 | 179.08 ± 3.77 | 119.26 ± 3.06 |
Absorbance ratio (mean ± SE) and range | 1.92 ± 0.02 1.81–2.06 |
1.79 ± 0.01 1.78–1.8 |
1.87 ± 0.01 1.8–1.94 |
Estimated cost (USD) per sample | 16 | 2 | 0.2 |
Time consuming (h, min) | 2 h and 30 min | 30 min | 15 min |