Hypernyms (amputation is a kind of...): operation; surgery; surgical operation; surgical procedure; surgical process (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body)
A kit which employs FITC- or enzyme-labeled monoclonal antibodies for use in a DFA or EIA procedure is available for detection of whole parasites in fluids. A latex agglutination test for antigen detection in vaginal swab specimens is available; the manufacturer's evaluation indicated good sensitivity and specificity.
Tests used to screen for syphilis include: 1  Venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) test. The VDRL test checks blood or spinal fluid for an antibody that can be produced in people who have syphilis. 2  Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test. The RPR test also finds syphilis antibodies. 3  Rapid immunochromatographic test.