| Standard deviations | ||
---|---|---|---|
 | Cq | ΔCq | EP |
variables | Â | Â | Â |
 day | 0.024 | 0.013 | 0.006 |
 day time | < 0.001 | 0.016 | <0.001 |
 PCR instrument | 0.027 | 0.009 | 0.037 |
 sample position | 0.028 | 0.015 | <0.001 |
 plate lot | 0.014 | 0.011 | <0.001 |
 reagent lot | 0.085 | 0.027 | <0.001 |
 operator | 0.003 | 0.014 | 0.043 |
total variable noise | 0.097 | 0.042 | 0.057 |
replicate noise | 0.176 | 0.111 | 0.136 |
total noise | 0.201 | 0.119 | 0.147 |