S.T.S. dan Masalah Diagnose Syphilis

Abstract

The Wassermann, Kahn and VDRL reactions are usually done routinely. A diagnosis based sorely on STS reaction is not recommended, although all of the three reactions are positive, moreover a diagnosis based only on one positive STS reaction is of small significant without clinical diagnosis and history of suspected syphilis. Non-specific STS is better for routine testing and for screening, as it is more sensitive while specific STS is better for solving diagnostic problems.
Arti singkatan-singkatan yang dipakai :
CWR = Cardiolipin Wassermann Reaction
VDRL = Veneral Disease Research Laboratory
RPR = Rapid Plasma Reagin
RPCF = Reiter Protein Complement Fixation
KRPA = Kolmer with Reiter Protein Antigen
TCF = Treponema pallidum Complement • Fixation
T C P = Treponema pallidum Cryolysis Protein
TPA = Treponema pallidum Agglutination
TPHA = Treponema pallidurn aem-Agglutination
TPI Treponema pallidum Immobilization
FTA Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody
ABS = Absorption