fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test
- fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test
- FTA-ABS test; a highly specific treponemal antigen serologic test for syphilis; patient serum is absorbed with other treponemes to remove nonspecific antibodies, then reacted with a strain of Treponema pallidum fixed to a glass slide; specific antibodies adhering to the treponemes are demonstrated with fluorescein-labeled antihuman globulin.
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Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS) showing a positive result for syphilis.
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