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| Biological Sample | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| Semen | 55.5% (5/9) | (0/12) 100% |
| Testes | 55.5% (5/9) | 100% (0/12) |
| Epididymides | 66.6% (6/9) | 91.6% (1/12) |
| Overall | 59.3% | 97.2% |
Samples were declared as positive in PMCA if at least two of the triplicates gave a protease-resistant PrPSc signal in any of the PMCA rounds analyzed.
