A specimen has been taken from a lesion on a man's penis and is sent for fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption. What might this lesion be indicative of?

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Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) is a test used to diagnose syphilis. A specimen taken from a lesion on a man's penis and sent for FTA-ABS would indicate a suspicion of syphilis.

A Specimen Has Been Taken from a Lesion on a Man's