treponemal serologic test for syphilis

Principle

• treponemal serologic tests used in the diagnosis of syphilis include:
  • fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA)
  • microhemagglutination Treponema pallidum test (MHA-TP)
  • TP-PA indirect fluorescent antibody
• these tests are based upon detection of treponemal antigens

More general terms

• serologic test for syphilis

More specific terms

• fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA, FTA-ABS)
• microhemagglutination Treponema pallidum test; Treponema pallidum particle agglutination test (MHA-TP, TTPA)
• Treponema pallidum antibody in CSF
• Treponema pallidum antibody in serum (TP-EIA)

Additional terms

• syphilis