Table 3. Accuracy and Precision of Version 2 T. cruzi kDNA qPCR Assay.
T. cruzi Strain | Spike-in T. cruzi DNA Concentration (PPM*) | Measured T. cruzi DNA Concentration (PPM*) | CV% of Measured T. cruzi DNA Concentration |
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K98 | 100 | 124.2 | 5.9 |
K98 | 10 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
K98 | 1 | 1.00 | 23.8 |
K98 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 22.6 |
CL Brener | 100 | 141.0 | 14.1 |
CL Brener | 10 | 12.3 | 22.6 |
CL Brener | 1 | 0.98 | 26.6 |
CL Brener | 0.25 | 0.19 | 41.7 |