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. 2017 Aug 10;12(8):e0182872. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182872

Table 3. Effect of DNA degradation on ddPCR readings.

Sample type Copies/PCR upon different treatments
(0.032 ng DNA in AE Buffer) Replicate No treatment Taq I digestion 2 min sonication 10 min sonication
Raw beef DNA 1 6800 4400 6000 1380
2 6760 4360 6520 1480
Cooked beef DNA 1 2040 1360 1800 1520
2 1820 1300 1680 1600