A laboratory test that is used to confirm syphilis and detects specific treponemal antibodies is:

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The MHA-TP (Microhemagglutination assay for Treponema pallidum) is a treponemal test that detects specific antibodies to the bacterium causing syphilis. It is more specific than the non-treponemal tests such as VDRL and RPR, which can give false positive results in some conditions. Monotest is a non-specific test for syphilis and is not commonly used in laboratory practice.

A Laboratory Test That Is Used to Confirm Syphilis and Detects