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Pretreatment cycle threshold (Ct) values and DNA counts at initial diagnosis for 28 true-positive and 12 false-positive cases
| Classification | Ct value (mean ± SD) | Median DNA count (range) |
|---|---|---|
| True positive (n = 28) |
29.19 ± 3.95 | 49,368 (45–5,959,102) |
| False positive (n = 12) |
33.61 ± 5.24 | 164 (21–111,470) |
