Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests?
a. The gold standard test has 100% sensitiv-ity and specificity.
b. Sensitivity and specificity are inversely correlated.
c. Sensitivity and specificity are directly correlated.
d. No test has 100% sensitivity and specific-ity.
D
No test has 100% sensitivity and specificity.
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