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Table 5 Detection limit of the LAMP tests with DNA extracted using QIAGEN, and visualized based on calcein detection system

From: Evaluation of different DNA extraction methods and loop-mediated isothermal amplification primers for the detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in clinical specimens

IS2404 copy numbers

Number positive per test

BURULI Primers

MU 2404 Primers

BU-LAMP Primers

300,000

1/1

1/1

1/1

30,000

1/1

1/1

¼

3000

1/1

1/1

0/5

300

2/3

2/3

0/5

30

2/4

1/4

0/5

3

0/4

0/4

0/5