Diagnostic Test
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test
Diagnostics
Overview
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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- E01.370.225.812.735.850.200|E05.200.812.735.850.200|E05.478.594.760.850.200
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