A Specific Treponemal Serologic Test Performed by Overlaying Whole Treponemes

question 12

Multiple Choice

A specific treponemal serologic test performed by overlaying whole treponemes that are fixed to a slide with serum from patients suspected of having syphilis and using fluorescein-conjugated antihuman antibody reagent to detect specific antitreponemal antibodies is called the _________ test.

• A)RPR
• B)FTA-ABS
• C)VDRL
• D)TP-PA

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