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... > Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Immunologic Tests > Serologic Tests > Syphilis Serodiagnosis > Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test
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... > Investigative Techniques > Immunologic Techniques > Immunologic Tests > Serologic Tests > Syphilis Serodiagnosis > Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test

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Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • FTA ABS Test
  • FTA-ABS Test
  • FTA-ABS Tests
  • Test, FTA-ABS
  • Tests, FTA-ABS

Scope note

  • Serologic assay that detects antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the etiologic agent of syphilis. After diluting the patient's serum to remove non-specific antibodies, the serum is mixed on a glass slide with Nichol's strain of Treponema pallidum. An antigen-antibody reaction occurs if the test is positive and the bound antibodies are detected with fluoresceinated antihuman gamma-globulin antibody.

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