TABLE 2.
Coefficient of variation based on the qPCR data
| Bacteria | iSSC | CP-150 | Millipore |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. paucimobilis | 54.1% | 77.3% | 53.6% |
| R. pickettii | 76.8% | 57.8% | 160.2% |
| C. basilensis | 82.3% | 93.4% | 49.1% |
| MMC | 67.9% | 24.0% | 88.2% |
| Mean | 70% | 63% | 88% |
The values were obtained by dividing the sd by the mean. The values listed for each of the 4 samples and each machine are based on 3 biologic replicates. A lower coefficient of variation value indicates less variability.