A Fluorescent Test for Treponemal Antibodies

Abstract

Summary1. A technic for the use of fluorescein labeled antiglobulin as an indicator of treponemal antibody is described. 2. The effect of rotation as an intensifier of fluorescent antibody reactions is determined. 3. Results obtained with fluorescent antibody tests on syphilitic rabbits are compared with results of other treponemal and nontreponemal tests. 4. Serological discrepancies obtained with fluorescent antibody and several other tests on human serums are presented.