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Table 2 Sensitivity and specificity of purified latex allergens in the diagnosis of latex allergy in health care workers (HCW)

From: Specific IgE response to purified and recombinant allergens in latex allergy

Latex Allergens

Specificity

Sensitivity

Overall Correct Agreement

Hev b 6

100%

65.40%

75%

Hev b 2, 5, 6, & 13

100%

73.1%

80.6%

All allergens Hev b 1 to Hev b 13

100%

84.6%

88.9%