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by hashmymustache 2243 days ago
Where are you getting low specificity for antibody tests? Most I’ve seen are 98+% with lower sensitivities.
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Ah, I'd be quite interested seeing your 98+% specificity antibody!

Looking at the three out of four FDA EUA-approved serology tests (see https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-med...) most do not report sensitivities up to 98%, with the notable exception of Ortho Vitro, though the diversity of the samples they test isn't described.

1. Cellex - https://www.fda.gov/media/136625/download

2. Ortho Vitros - https://www.fda.gov/media/136967/download

3. Chembio - https://www.fda.gov/media/136963/download