Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test

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.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.812.735.850.200, E05.200.812.735.850.200, E05.478.594.760.850.200

MeSH Unique ID: D016508

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• Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
• FTA-ABS Test
• FTA ABS Test
• FTA-ABS Tests
• Test, FTA-ABS
• Tests, FTA-ABS

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• Syphilis Serodiagnosis (1966-1991)

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Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
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Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Immunologic Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Serologic Tests
Syphilis Serodiagnosis
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test