Table 2 Comparison of cost per sample and processing time of three different extraction methods and a direct PCR for DNA extraction from Cx. pipiens pupal exuviae
Method | Cost per sample | Processing time (Hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean | Std dev | ||
Qiagen DNeasy® Blood & Tissue kit | £4.36 | 18.5 | 0.025 |
Promega Wizard® SV Genomic DNA Purification System | £2.32 | 18.7 | 0.040 |
Ethanol precipitation | £0.48 | 20.6 | 0.087 |
Direct PCR | 0.06p | 0.33 | 0.026 |