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RT-PCR Ct values for S and E genes detected in control samples of whole seminal fluid and 0.5% saline solution infected with known titers of SARS-CoV-2
| SPECIMEN | Ct S gene | Ct E gene |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 in seminal fluid (4 × 104 copies/ml; diluted 1:2) | 31.7 | 33.4 |
| SARS-CoV-2 in saline (4 × 104 copies/ml; diluted 1:2) | 31.9 | 32.8 |
| SARS-CoV-2 in seminal fluid (4 × 106 copies/ml; diluted 1:2) | 25.8 | 26.8 |
| SARS-CoV-2 in saline (4 × 106 copies/ml; diluted 1:2) | 25.0 | 25.9 |
