Table 2 Study 2: Means (Standard Deviations) of DNA sample characteristics obtained comparing different collection devices and passive drool (control)
From: Assessing genetic polymorphisms using DNA extracted from cells present in saliva samples
Device Type: | Microsponge | Cotton Rope | Synthetic Swab | Pledget | Passive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | SF | AC | SF | AC | SF | AC | SF | AC | Drool |
DNA Concentration (ng/μl) | 10.30 | 176.20 | 8.35 | 155.35 | 53.41 | 65.38 | 12.28 | 125.70 | 262.68 |
| Â | (6.11) | (107.03) | (3.62) | (104.60) | (49.20) | (43.56) | (7.94) | (122.68) | (179.00) |
DNA Quality (260/280 nm) | 1.60 | 1.93 | 1.69 | 1.87 | 1.72 | 1.90 | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.75 |
| Â | (.17) | (.17) | (.11) | (.14) | (.16) | (.14) | (.09) | (.21) | (.16) |