THE IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TEST FOR DETECTING SYPHILIS ANTIBODIES (DETAILS OF THE TECHNIQUE),
Abstract
The Fluorescent Test (FTA) permits results to be obtained that are comparable with those of the Nelson-Meyer Test (TPI), and its discovery simplifies the serodiagnosis of syphilis. The methods for preparing the requisite reagents (suspension of pathogen treponemas, conjugated antihuman globulins, etc.), the technical precautions and the reading procedures that, by avoiding confusion in interpretation, allow a better evaluation of its distinctive characteristics of high specificity and sensitivity, are described in this report. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0835884
Entities
People
- D. D'antona
- E. Mannuci
- F. Ottolenghi
- U. Spagnoli
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories