Table 3.
Examples of currently available PCR methods using RUO reagents.
Features | CastPCR (ThermoFisher) | PCR Clamping | High Resolution Melt |
---|---|---|---|
Starting material | DNA | DNA | DNA |
Coverage | Depends on plate layout | Depends on primers chosen |
Depends on primers chosen |
Analytical Sensitivity (LoD) | <5% | <5% | <5% |
Neoplastic cell% limit | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Duration of test | 3 h | 3–4 h | 3–4 h |
Reagents | Lyophilised in plate + master mix (liquid) | Liquid | Liquid |
Results | Manual | Manual | Manual |