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Table 2 Detection limits of LAMP and qPCR under various conditions (log parasites/ml) (F* = Fail to amplify)

From: Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for simple detection of Leishmania infection

Diluent

Method

LAMP

qPCR

1X PBS

Boiled

3

5

Extracted

3

4

Saliva

Boiled

3

4

Extracted

4

4

Whole blood

Boiled

3

F*

Extracted

4

5

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