Table 3.
Comparison of 80% methanol, 100% acetone, and rapid aqueous extracts in the ECL assay performed in our laboratories and the brevetoxin ELISA performed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
| Sample No.a | ECLb (n = 3) | ELISAb (n = 2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeOH | 4231 | 0.5 (±0.03) | 0.6 (±0.01) |
| 0521 | 1.5 (±0.06) | 2.7 (±0.28) | |
| 0531 | 5.9 (±0.15) | 9.8 (±0.25) | |
| Acetone | 4231 | 0.3 (±0.06) | 0.5 (±0.04) |
| 0521 | 1.3 (±0.12) | 1.8 (±0.05) | |
| 0531 | 5.0 (±0.22) | 8.7 (±0.20) | |
| Aqueous | 4231 | 0.5 (±0.05) | NDc |
| 0521 | 2.0 (±0.1) | NDc | |
| 0531 | 9.6 (±0.9) | NDc |
a
Each sample was provided at 0.1 g eq/mL in the stated extract.
b
Results are expressed in μg/g shellfish (± standard deviation).
c
ND = Not detected.