FTA-ABS

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diagnosis
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:TPPA
gptkb:MHA-TP
gptkb:TPHA
gptkbp:compatibleWith monitoring treatment response
gptkbp:detects antibodies to Treponema pallidum
gptkbp:developedBy 1960s
gptkbp:falsePositiveCauses autoimmune diseases
other treponemal infections
gptkbp:fullName Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption test
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FTA-ABS
gptkbp:method immunofluorescence
gptkbp:occursAfter non-treponemal test (e.g., VDRL, RPR)
gptkbp:positiveIn latent syphilis
primary syphilis
secondary syphilis
tertiary syphilis
gptkbp:type serological test
blood serum
gptkbp:usedAs confirmatory test for syphilis
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of syphilis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RPR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6