L2) How reliable is the BinaxNOW COVID 19 Ag Card test? Sensitivity = 84.6%. Specificity = 98.5%

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Sensitivity and Specificity

Evaluation of Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test for SARS-CoV-2 Infection at Two Community-Based Testing Sites — Pima County, Arizona, November 3–17, 2020

BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card - FDA

CDC study says Abbott's rapid COVID-19 antigen test may miss two-thirds of asymptomatic cases
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As you mentioned, based on the news headline, many would likely assume the rapid test is rather ineffective. However, due to the high sensitivity and specificity, the test is rather effective?

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