Table 9.
Oocyst-seeded raspberry sample inhibition results improved in the fully automated assay after dilutions.
| Matrix | Original Oocysts per mL | Matrix Dilution | Diluted Oocysts per mL | Oocysts per Reaction |
Mit1C Detection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry | 100 | 1× | 100 | 4 | 1/3 (33%) |
| Raspberry | 100 | 0.5× | 50 | 2 | 7/9 (78%) |
| Raspberry | 100 | 0.2× | 20 | 0.8 | 3/3 (100%) |
| Raspberry | 100 | 0.125× | 12.5 | 0.5 | 2/2 (100%) |
| Raspberry | 100 | 0.1× | 10 | 0.4 | 2/2 (100%) |
| Raspberry | 50 | 1× | 50 | 2 | 2/3 (67%) |
| Raspberry | 50 | 0.4× | 20 | 0.8 | 1/3 (33%) |
| Raspberry | 40 | 0.5× | 20 | 0.8 | 3/3 (100%) |
| Raspberry | 20 | 0.5× | 10 | 0.4 | 3/3 (100%) |
| Raspberry | 10 | 0.5× | 5 | 0.2 | 2/4 (50%) |
| Raspberry | 10 | 0.25× | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0/3 (0%) |
| Raspberry | 10 | 0.125× | 1.25 | 0.05 | 3/3 (100%) |