Table 2.
Estimated Sensitivity of the PCR Systems When Challenged with Specific Numbers of Spores or Spore Concentrations. Data are reported as number of positive results/total tests performed.
| Spores/Assay: | 20 | 200 | 2,000 | * | * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spores/mL: | * | * | * | 2,000 | 20,000 |
| FilmArray® | 0/3 | 5/5 | Not tested | 3/3 | Not tested |
| RAZOR® EX | Not tested | 2/5 | 5/5 | 3/3 | Not tested |
| T-COR 4™ | 1/3 | 5/5 | Not tested | 3/3 | Not tested |
| Bio-Seeq™ PLUS | Not tested | 1/5 | 5/5 | Not tested | 5/5 |
| POCKIT™ | 1/3 | 5/5 | Not tested | 3/3 | Not tested |
*
Varies depending on sample volume required for each assay (see Table 3).