《英文msh词典》FTA-ABS Test
[同义词] FTA-ABS Test
[主题词] Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test
[中文释义] FTA-ABS试验
[英文释义] Serologic assay that detects antibodies to Treponema pallidum,the etiologic agent of syphilis. After diluting the patient's serum to remove non-specific antibodies,the serum is mixed on a glass slide with Nichol's strain of Treponema pallidum. An antigen-antibody reaction occurs if the test is positive and the bound antibodies are detected with fluoresceinated antihuman gamma-globulin antibody.