Table 2.
Ct values for different sample sites.
| Sample site | Novaplex™ MPXV, median Ct value (IQR) | Bio- speedy, median Ct value (IQR) | G2R, median Ct value (IQR) | genericWA, median Ct value (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pustule fluid (n = 63) | 24.4 (22.9–27.6) | 14.2 (11.7–16.6) | 22.3 (21.3–24.7) | 22.2 (21.2–24.7) |
| Oropharyngeal swab (n = 32) | 37.8 (32.2–40.5) | 25.7 (21.1–27.8) | 32.3 (28.8–34.8) | 33.4 (29.5–35.5) |
| Rectal swab (n = 6) | 24.7 (23.8–28.1) | 14.3 (12.6–16.1) | 22.2 (20.9–25.6) | 23.4 (21.5–26.4) |
| Totala (n = 101) | 27.1 (23.5–36.4) | 15.8 (12.8–22.2) | 23.5 (21.4–29.5) | 23.6 (21.5–29.7) |
Ct: cycle threshold
a
excluding the three samples from unknown site.