Table 1.
Lower limit of SARS-CoV-2 viral copies detection for Direct NP.
| SeraCare viral copies/μl | No. of replicates detected/No. of replicates tested (%) | Average Cq | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 20/20 (100) | 36.13 | 0.61 |
| 20 | 20/20 (100) | 36.94 | 1.05 |
| 10 | 20/20 (100) | 37.52 | 1.01 |
| 5 | 17/20 (85) | 37.87 | 0.95 |