FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODIES (FTA-ABS)

Syphilis is a systemic infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Early Syphilis is not life threatening, but late manifestations affect the life span and patient’s productivity. Untreated primary infections in the mother affect the fetus.
State of disease % Positivity
Primary Syphilis 80-90
Secondary Syphilis 99-100
Tertiary Syphilis 98
This test is used for confirmation of syphilis due to its high sensitivity and specificity.