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?

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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?

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E. 95%

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A. 65%

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B. 71%

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C. 75%

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D. 94%

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