Molecular detection | ||||
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Extraction | Protocol | Pretreatment | Last positive dilution | Â |
 |  |  | PCRa | Real-timeb |
easyMAG | Generic 2.0.1 | Proteinase K | 6 | 8 |
easyMAG | Generic 2.0.1 | None | 5 | 7 |
easyMAG | Specific B | Proteinase K | 5 | 7 |
easyMAG | Specific B | None | 5 | 7 |
High Pure | Manual | Proteinase K | 5 | 6 |
Detection by culture | ||||
McConkey Agar (MCA) | Â | Â | 8c | |
Cetrimide Agar (CA) | Â | Â | 8c | |
Cetrimide Broth with subculture on Blood Agar (CB) | Â | Â | 8 |