Table 1.
DNA data according to sample type, cavitronic ultrasonic surgical aspiration (CUSA) or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) sections
| Brain tumors | Specimen type | 260/280 Absorbance (nm) | DNA yield per specimen (μg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBM1 |
CUSA |
1.38 |
49.1 |
| |
FFPE |
1.98 |
6.7 |
| GBM2 |
CUSA |
1.84 |
77.0 |
| |
FFPE |
1.98 |
7.9 |
| GBM3 |
CUSA |
1.84 |
43.3 |
| |
FFPE |
1.86 |
6.4 |
| GBM4 |
CUSA |
1.67 |
44.6 |
| |
FFPE |
1.90 |
7.0 |
| LCM1 |
CUSA |
1.85 |
17.9 |
| |
FFPE |
1.81 |
11.3 |
| LCM2 |
CUSA |
1.16 |
14.6 |
| |
FFPE |
1.63 |
20.5 |
| EP1 |
CUSA |
1.88 |
12.1 |
| FFPE | 1.55 | 10.1 |
GBM = glioblastoma, LCM = Lung carcinoma metastasis, EP1 = Ependymoma.