FTA-ABS and VDRL Slide Test Reactivity in a Population of Nuns
- 5 July 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 217 (1) , 53-55
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1971.03190010035007
Abstract
Although the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test is extremely sensitive and widely utilized as a confirmatory test for syphilis, additional data are needed concerning its specificity. The FTA-ABS tests performed on the serum samples of 250 female lifelong celibates with no history of acquired or congenital syphilis indicated less than a 1% incidence of unexplained, probably false-positive reactions. None of the serum samples were reactive to venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) slide testing.Keywords
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