FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY (FTA-ABS)

The Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption (FTA-ABS) Test is a highly specific blood test used for the confirmation of Syphilis infection. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection ($\text{STI}$) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

The FTA-ABS test is classified as a treponemal test, meaning it detects antibodies specifically directed against the Treponema pallidum bacteria itself. Because it often remains positive for life, it is typically used as a confirmatory test following a positive screening test (like the VDRL or RPR).

At Augmentum Diagnostics, an NABL Accredited Lab in Delhi, we perform the $\text{FTA}-\text{ABS}$ test with rigorous quality control, providing crucial confirmation for the diagnosis of Syphilis.