Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Case Reports
. 1979 Mar;115(3):341-2.

Beaded fluorescence pattern of FTA-ABS test associated with malignancy

S C Duncan, H O Perry, A L Schroeter
  • PMID: 373636
Case Reports

Beaded fluorescence pattern of FTA-ABS test associated with malignancy

S C Duncan et al. Arch Dermatol. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

A beaded pattern of immunofluorescence (IF) occasionally occurs in routine FTA-ABS testing. This phenomenon strongly correlates with false-positive reactions in patients with SLE. We report on this IF finding in association with carcinoma of the colon.

PubMed Disclaimer

Publication types

Substances

LinkOut - more resources