| 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 |