Table 2. Analytical sensitivity of the PowerChek MERS (upE and ORF1a) real-time PCR Kit.
| Concentration (copies/µL) | N of detections/N of replicates (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| upE | ORF1a | |
| 100 | 20/20 (100) | 20/20 (100) |
| 50 | 20/20 (100) | 20/20 (100) |
| 25 | 20/20 (100) | 20/20 (100) |
| 12.5 | 17/20 (85) | 20/20 (100) |
| 10 | 18/20 (90) | 19/20 (95) |