uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): rK39 Sensitivity Calculation

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A study comparing two diagnostic tests for VL uses the rK39 rapid test and splenic aspirate as the reference standard. The rK39 test is positive in 96 of 100 confirmed VL patients (by splenic aspirate) and negative in 90 of 100 non-VL controls. What is the sensitivity of the rK39 test in this study?

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