Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody

Aka: Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody, FTA, FTA-ABS

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II. Indication

  1. Confirmation of positive Syphilis Serology

III. Background

  1. Treponemal test
  2. Confirm positive with MHA-TP (See Syphilis Serology)

IV. Interpretation: Normal

  1. Non-reactive

V. Reactive: Treponemal disease

  1. Syphilis
  2. Yaws
  3. Pinta
  4. Bejel

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