A test performed on blood serum to detect syphilis is:

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FTA-ABS (Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption) is a specific and sensitive test that detects antibodies against the bacteria that causes syphilis. It is considered the gold standard for syphilis testing. Paternity testing and testing for HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus type 2) are unrelated to syphilis. Semen testing may be used to determine fertility or identify infections, but it is not a specific test for syphilis.

A Test Performed on Blood Serum to Detect Syphilis Is