| Nested PCR results |
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 | Positive | Negative |
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Real-time PCR results | Positivea |
13
| 3 |
 | Negativeb | 4 |
15
|
 | Equivocalc | 1 | 3 |
- a 3/3 or 2/3 of the triplicates positive Ct and appropriate melt curve.
- b 0/3 positive Ct and no melt curve.
- c 1/3 positive Ct and melt curve.