Research Article

Quantitative PCR and Digital PCR for Detection of Ascaris lumbricoides Eggs in Reclaimed Water

Table 3

Number of eggs provided by different laboratories using ENAC accredited method (modified Bailenger) from A. lumbricoides eggs seeded in 10 L of reclaimed water.

Code numberNumber of eggs seeded in 10 L of reclaimed waterProvided result by the lab

Sample 110<1 egg
Sample 250<1 egg
Sample 31,000<1 egg
Sample 41,000<1 egg
Sample 51,00028 eggs
Sample 61,0007 eggs