Classical microbiology

Standard PCR

Colony PCR

Advantages

Less technicization

Conclusive diagnosis, faster than the classical Microbiology

Conclusive diagnosis; 51% more economical; 24 - 48 h faster than standard PCR.

Disadvantages

Inconclusive and time consuming diagnosis

More costly;

It depends on bacterial culture

1% to 3% can fail;

Still depends bacterial culture