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. 2017 Mar;56(2):131–141.

Table 3.

Detection limits of simplex PCR assays for mycobacterial isolates

Isolate Lowest dilution at which a signal was detectablea CFUb
M. marinum MmE 105 30,000
M. marinum MmW 105 30,000
M. marinum OSU214 106 300,000
M. chelonae H1E1 104 3000
M. chelonae H1E2 106 300,000
M. chelonae H1E3 104 3000
M. haemophilum 105 30,000
a

Based on serial 10-fold dilutions, starting at 108 (with an estimated 3 × 108 cells per mL).

b

Number of colony-forming units obtained after plating of 100 μL.