Schistosoma Mekongi qPCR Sensitivity Testing with Serial DNA Dilutions

Eindra Aung's dataset presents qPCR sensitivity testing results for the Adisakwattana and Halili assays using Schistosoma mekongi DNA. It includes cycle threshold (Ct) values generated across serial dilutions of S. mekongi genomic DNA. The dataset was last updated on 2026-05-26.

Use Cases

• Assess qPCR assay sensitivity based on serial dilution data.
• Compare performance between Adisakwattana and Halili assays for S. mekongi detection.
• Establish detection limits for S. mekongi genomic DNA using Ct values.

Strengths

• Dataset is focused on a specific experimental procedure: qPCR sensitivity testing.
• Includes a key quantitative measure: cycle threshold (Ct) values.
• Data is structured around a controlled variable: serial dilutions of genomic DNA.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Eindra Aung via figshare.

Collection Method

Likely generated from laboratory qPCR experiments.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-26 18:00:41; freshness should be verified.