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. 2008 Oct 16;467(2):536–545. doi: 10.1007/s11999-008-0555-2

Table 2.

Optical density (595 nm) for a 24-hour biofilm and a 48-hour biofilm on all materials

Optical density (595 nm) 24-hour biofilm 48-hour biofilm Background absorbance
Polyethylene 0.381 0.620 0.0924
Titanium 0.153 0.187 0.0520
Surgical stainless steel 0.051 0.099 0.0371