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Muthannan Andavar Ramakrishnan1.
Abstract
Two commonly used methods for calculating 50% endpoint using serial dilutions are Spearman-Karber method and Reed and Muench method. To understand/apply the above formulas, moderate statistical/mathematical skills are necessary. In this paper, a simple formula/method for calculating 50% endpoints has been proposed. The formula yields essentially similar results as those of the Spearman-Karber method. The formula has been rigorously evaluated with several samples.Keywords: Endpoint dilution; Reed and Muench; Spearman-Karber; TCID50
Year: 2016 PMID: 27175354 PMCID: PMC4861875 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v5.i2.85
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Virol ISSN: 2220-3249