It was initially reported as very sensitive but not very specific [ 12], although results reported here showed lower sensitivity and higher specificity [ 1].
But often proteases are not very specific.
His oncologist was candid but not very specific.
Cuomo has not take issue with any of Hirschfeld's ideological postions, which, in fact, are not very specific.
"Almost everything about the clinical presentation of pertussis, especially early pertussis, is not very specific," Dr. Kirkland said.
"It is a very sensitive tool, but it is not very specific.
"The negative feedback is often buried and not very specific," she said.
Susan M. Stout, vice president of the Grocery Manufacturers of America, said the language of the legislation was "extremely broad, very open-ended and not very specific".
As it stands, the remit is not very specific on what the inquiry will examine (a point made here by the Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance).
The symptoms are not very specific: patients often feel short of breath, their heart may race, they may have chest pain or cough up blood.
The current test detects just the acidity caused by the bacteria, which is not very specific and can be defeated by adding a base like lime.
