Table 3.
In vitro test of the analytical detection limit of the Hemoccult II® SENSA® test using bovine feces and blood. The letters A, B and C are the repeated samples made on each mix of feces and whole blood (sub-batches). The letters “N” and “P” represents the negative and positive test results, respectively. Batches 1 and 2 were comprised of feces from two cows whereas Batches 3 and 4 were made with feces from one cow. Batches 2 and 3 were equal in both blood volumes and results, hence they were shown as one result. Likewise, the four sub-batches with 0 mL of blood added to the feces are shown as one result.
| mL Blood per 1000 g of Feces [Batch Number] | Sample | Test Card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left well | Right well | ||
| 0 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [1, 2, 3, 4] | C | N | N |
| 0.25 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [4] | C | N | N |
| 0.5 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [2, 3] | C | N | N |
| 0.75 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [4] | C | N | N |
| 1 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [4] | C | N | N |
| 2 | A | N | N |
| B | N | N | |
| [2, 3] | C | N | N |
| 4.5 | A | P | P |
| B | P | P | |
| [2, 3] | C | P | P |
| 5 | A | P | P |
| B | P | P | |
| [1] | C | P | P |
| 25 | A | P | P |
| B | P | P | |
| [1] | C | P | P |
| 50 | A | P | P |
| B | P | P | |
| [1] | C | P | P |