TABLE 1.
Absolute sensitivity of PCR
| Quantity of DNA (pg) | Genome equivalent | Frequency (%) of positive results |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 500 | 100 |
| 1 | 50 | 100 |
| 0.1 | 5 | 85 |
| 0.01 | 0.5 | 55 |
| 0.001 | 0.05 | 30 |
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