Serologic Test For Syphilis

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• nontreponemal serologic test for syphilis
• treponemal serologic test for syphilis

Introduction

• Two types of serologic tests are used for the diagnosis of syphilis: non treponemal & treponemal assays.

More General Terms

• serology

Additional Terms

• syphilis

References

1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1186
2. Park IU et al. Screening for syphilis with the treponemal immunoassay: Analysis of discordant serology results and implications for clinical management. J Infect Dis 2011 Nov 1; 204:1297 PMID: [1]
   - Hoover KW and Radolf JD. Serodiagnosis of syphilis in the recombinant era: Reversal of fortune. J Infect Dis 2011 Nov 1; 204:1295. PMID: [2]

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