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Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption

Known as: FTA-Abs 
An enzyme immunoassay for the detection of the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. Serum is prereacted (absorbed) with protein from a… 
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2007
2007
dilated fundus examination findings were normal. Blood studies were negative for antinuclear antibodies and rheumatoid factors… 
1990
1990
The physico-chemical and immunological properties of six different sorbent preparations used in the FTA-ABS test were studied… 
1983
1983
Three different serological screening tests for syphilis were performed at the 'booking' visit of 500 antenatal patients at the… 
1974
1974
A pulsed dye laser was used as an excitation source in a fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test. A high… 
1972
1972
A comparative study of 105 patients with borderline serum fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test results and… 
1970
1970
Of 206 leprosy patients, 40% (82) were found to have reactive nontreponemal tests for syphilis. Forty percent of these patients… 
1970
1970
Problem sera from 375 blood donors were investigated for biological false-positive reactions to serological tests for syphilis… 
1967
1967
  • Ronald M. WoodYoshihiko Inouye Howard L. Bodily
  • 1967
  • Corpus ID: 44751798