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Treponema pallidum Ab, Particle Agglutination (TP-PA) - (QUEST DIAGNOSTICS)

Description: The TP-PA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the treponemal organisms that cause syphilis. The Treponema pallidum Antibodies (TP-PA) test is a confirmatory serology test for syphilis. This is a Treponema-specific test and should not be used for general screening. This is a Treponema-specific test and may be positive in all stages of syphilis. It may be positive with treponemal infections other than syphilis (bejel, pinta, yaws). Like FTA-ABS, TP-PA once positive, it remains so; it cannot be used to judge the effectiveness of treatment. The test is not applicable to CSF.

Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes: Treponema pallidum Ab, Particle Agglutination (TP-PA)

Alternative Name(s):
T. pallidum Ab
TP-PA
Syphillis confirmation

Categories: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's)