Evaluation of the Vitros Syphilis TPA chemiluminescence immunoassay as a first-line method for reverse syphilis screening

J Clin Microbiol. 2015 Apr;53(4):1361-4. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00078-15. Epub 2015 Jan 21.

Abstract

We report here the results of the diagnostic performances of Vitros Syphilis TPA (a chemiluminescence treponemal assay) compared with those of two treponemal enzyme immunoassays and of traditional versus reverse syphilis algorithms. Ease of use, automation, and high throughput make the Vitros Syphilis TPA assay a good choice for syphilis screening in high-volume laboratories.

MeSH terms

  • False Positive Reactions
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques / methods
  • Luminescent Measurements / methods*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Syphilis / diagnosis*