Table 2.

Median specimen weight and dilution factors of genital tract secretions by sampling method.

Secretion type/method	Weight/g (IQR)	Range/g	Dilution factor (IQR)	Range of dilutions
CF by PVA sponge	0.07 (0.05–0.12)	0.01–0.54	9.6 (6.0–13.0)	1.3–61.0
CVF by MC	0.54 (0.35–0.82)	0.20–1.90	2.0 (2.0–4.0)	2.0–10.0