Research Article
The Comparison of PCR Kits for the Detection of Erythrocytic Parasites on Filter Paper
Table 1
Characteristics of four types of filter papers.
| Filter papers | Whatman CF12 | Advantec 545 | Sangon Gel Blot paper | Wuhan Jesiman Filter Paper |
| Weight (g/m2) | 182–187 | 177–182 | 184–187 | 110–115 | Thickness (mm) | 0.47–0.51 | 0.42–0.44 | 0.28–0.30 | 0.23–0.25 | Human blood absorption time (s/50 μl) | 5 | 4 | 553–1072 | 35–68 | Human blood spot diameter (mm) | 11–12 | 11–13 | 10–15 | 15–18 | Mice blood absorption time (s/50 μl) | 4 | 3 | 577–668 | 19–21 | Mice blood spot diameter (mm) | 12–13 | 13 | 12–15 | 17 | Regularity of blood spot | Yes | Yes | No | No | Blood leakage (50 μl) | No | No | Yes | Yes | Price (USD/m2) | 39.66 | 29.05 | 23.56 | 17.44 |
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The price was calculated based on the exchange rate: 1 CNY = 0.159 USD. |