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A positive result for the DNA hydrolysis test does not distinguish between Staphylococcus DNAse and the DNAse produced by Serratia species. If you had the expertise to correct this weakness in the system, would you be improving the test sensitivity or specificity?

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specificity

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you should improve the test Specificity because you have to check the presence of specific bacteria first and then you will be able to produce a result.

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