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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know to test your plants with us.
What is the price of each panel?
All Plant Pathogen Panels™ are offered at a flat price of $18.
Why are MyFloraDNA prices so competitive?
All assays and workflows are developed 100% in-house.
Who develops MyFloraDNA assays?
Scientists with PhDs in biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics.
Do you use commercial diagnostic kits?
No. All assays are designed and optimized internally.
Are assays continuously updated?
Yes. In-house R&D allows continuous improvement.
What sensitivity does MF Detect™ Precision+ achieve?
MF Detect™ Precision+ can detect pathogen genetic material down to approximately 2 copies, enabling true early detection.
Is MF Detect™ qualitative or quantitative?
MF Detect™ is quantitative and reports CT values and, when applicable, estimated copy numbers.
Do you include positive controls?
Yes. Validated positive controls are included in every assay run.
Do you include negative controls?
Yes. Negative controls are included to detect contamination or non-specific amplification.
Do you use housekeeping genes?
Yes. Housekeeping genes are included in every assay.
Why are housekeeping genes critical?
They confirm sample integrity and successful RNA/DNA extraction, preventing false negatives.
What happens if housekeeping genes fail?
The sample is flagged and never reported as negative.
Can plants test positive before symptoms appear?
Yes. Many pathogens remain asymptomatic for weeks or months.
What does a low CT value mean?
A low CT value indicates a higher pathogen load.
What does a high CT value mean?
A high CT value indicates low-level or early-stage infection.
Does higher sensitivity increase false positives?
No. Multiple internal controls prevent false positives and false negatives.
How fast are results delivered?
Typically within 1–3 business days from sample arrival.
What information is included in the report?
Pathogen status, CT values, internal control validation, and timestamps.
What is MyFloraCLOUD™?
MyFloraCLOUD™ is MyFloraDNA’s secure platform for storing and organizing diagnostic and genetic data.
Does MyFloraCLOUD™ store historical data?
Yes. All historical results are stored for long-term tracking.
Can I compare results over time?
Yes. Data can be compared across months and years.
Can I compare data across facilities?
Yes. Results can be compared across multiple facilities and rooms.
Can I analyze data by cultivar?
Yes. Results can be filtered and compared by cultivar.
Can MyFloraCLOUD™ help identify recurring problems?
Yes. Long-term data reveals patterns not visible in single tests.
Can I share access with my team?
Yes. Access can be securely shared with team members.
Are results audit-ready?
Yes. All results are time-stamped and traceable.
How does MyFloraCLOUD™ add value?
It turns testing into a long-term decision and risk-management system.
What should I do if a plant tests positive?
Immediately isolate or remove the plant to prevent spread.
Should I re-test after a positive result?
Yes. Re-testing helps assess spread and remediation success.
Who owns the testing data?
Clients retain full ownership of their data and plants.
Are results confidential?
Yes. All data is securely stored and access-controlled.
Can results be shared with partners?
Yes. Sharing is fully controlled by the client.
Do I need equipment or training?
No equipment, no training, no setup, and no guessing.
Can I pool samples?
Yes, pooling can be used for initial screening, so long as sample collection instructions are followed properly.