What does FTA-ABS stand for?

Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test

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In general, a CSF specimen should be tested by the VDRL method if the patient has (a) clinical symptoms consistent with syphilis or a history of syphilis, (b) a reactive serum rapid plasma reagin or fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test, and (c) an abnormal spinal fluid (elevated protein and leukocyte c ount).

Answering your questions on routine VDRL on CSF, Zeta Sedimentation ...

We examined umbilical cords of 66 infants whose mothers had positive RPR and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption tests.

Testing Umbilical Cords for Funisitis due to Treponema pallidum ...