Proportion of actual negatives that are correctly identified as such by a binary classification test.
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1 A new labeling procedure was used that showed improved specificity of labeling.
2 Thus, high specificity and sensitivity are needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
3 Moreover, BMI and age predicted central BMD with similar sensitivity and specificity .
4 However, PSA has low specificity and has led to numerous unnecessary biopsies.
5 Western blotting was used to confirm specificity of the muscarinic antisera used.
1 For intervertebral disc herniation the true negative rate was, for myelography 88 per cent and for CT 97 per cent.
2 A retrospective analysis of this assay revealed a true positive rate of 57 per cent and a true negative rate of 100 per cent.
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