[Value of a technical modification for the detection of syphilis on Technicon BT 15. Study on 10.076 samples  tested with 2 "VDRL-carbon" antigens].
Previously described Manifold for routine detection of Syphilis using charcoal particles with Auto-Analyzer did not appear satisfactory to the authors. A modified Manifold is described which includes a longer time of incubation and decantation, without any saline addition. Two charcoal antigen suspensions (K-Ag, ART) were tested on 10.076 samples from blood donors, comparatively with 13.614 samples tested through manual Kline and VDRL methods: no significative difference was noted in detection of Syphilis. Differences between both antigen suspensions (ART antigen gives more positive resultats than K-Ag) can be attributed to "false positive" reactions.
D000941:Antigens; D002606:Charcoal; D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D013588:Syphilis Serodiagnosis / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000941:Antigens; D002606:Charcoal
Intérêt d'une modification technique apportée au dépistage de la lyphilis sur Technicon BT 15. Essair sur 10.076 échantillons testés avec deux antigènes de type "VDRL-Chabon".