TABLE III

RT-PCR and PIA Detection of B. cepacia in Pharmaceutical Products Contaminated with Mixed Bacterial Cultures

SampleAverage Quantification Cycle (Cq)QPCR 209 bp FragmentPIA Growth
Antiseptic mouthwash26.03++
Cortisone cream25.51++
Itch stopping cream24.97++
Calamine lotion25.01++
Liquid insect repellent26.65++
Triclosan dentifrice18.85++
Hydrocodone acetaminophen tablets26.74++