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Performance Characteristics

Availability

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  • Entire test performed in-house

Analytical Validity

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This test was validated by using NIST provided plasmid DNA with five different copy numbers in the range from 2 copies to 50 copies

Assay Limitation(s)

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Validation was performed using NIST plasmid DNA.

Minimal microbe load test can detect

5 copies

Proficiency Testing (PT)

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No

FDA Regulatory Clearances of the Test

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FDA Category Designation
Not Applicable

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