fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA, FTA-ABS)

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Indications

Principle

Clinical significance

Sensitivity (serum):

  • primary: 70-100%
  • secondary: 100%
  • tertiary: 96%

Methods

Notes

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References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1186
  2. T.Pallidum Ab, IgG (FTA-ABS) Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0050477.jsp