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DNA quality by clinical specimen type
| Specimen type | Mean ΔCT | Versus FNA direct smears (p-value) | Versus surgical resections (p-value) | Versus fluid cell blocks (p-value) | Versus FNA cell blocks (p-value) | Versus small biopsies (p-value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNA direct smears | 0.9 +/−2.2 | – | 0.03* | 0.21 | 0.0007* | <0.0001* |
| Surgical resections | 2.2 +/−1.7 | – | 0.80 | 0.003* | <0.0001* | |
| Body fluid cell blocks | 2.4 +/−2.9 | – | 0.19 | <0.04* | ||
| FNA cell blocks | 3.4 +/−1.7 | – | 0.24 | |||
| Small biopsies | 4.0 +/−2.1 | – |
Statistically significant
