Table 5 Pearson correlation coefficients of naturally log-transformed qPCR data for duplicate determinations from sample pairs in Finland locations
From: Passive dust collectors for assessing airborne microbial material
qPCR assay | Pairs of duplicates | Petri dish | TefTex | EDC3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total fungi | 8 | 0.95*** | 0.96*** | 0.97*** |
Penicillium/Aspergillus spp. | 8 | 0.96*** | 0.53 | 0.97*** |
Gram-positive bacteria | 8 | 0.85** | 0.83* | 0.97*** |
Gram-negative bacteria | 8 | 0.94*** | 0.64 | 0.97*** |
All qPCRs combined | 32 | 0.96*** | 0.76*** | 0.97*** |