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A new test to detect the presence of malarial antibodies by ELISA is evaluated in 100 patients with active untreated malaria proven by demonstration of blood- borne parasites and in 100 patients with no history of infection. Results of testing are shown: Which of the following is the specificity of this test?
Exhibit
Options
- A65%
- B71%
- C75%
- D94%
- E95%
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