Friday, 25 April 2014

Treponemal Tests




Fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption (FTA-ABS) and microhemagglutination of Treponema pallidum (MHA-TP) are the closest to a “gold standard” for syphilis testing.
The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and rapid plasma reagin (RPR) tests reflect treponemal infection and revert to normal when treated. 

FTA, MHA are Always positive
VDRL, RPR tests Reverts back to normal

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