The ELISA test has been used as the most common,rapid screening test for HIV infection.Its sensitivity is very high but its specificity is rather low (for an important identification test).Which statement describes this accurately?

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The ELISA test has a high rate of false positives because it may capture normal antibodies present in the patient's blood, leading to a positive result even if the patient is not infected with HIV. The test has high sensitivity because it can detect very small amounts of HIV antibodies, but its low specificity can lead to false positives. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the ELISA test.

The ELISA Test Has Been Used as the Most Common,rapid