An automated system uses bead-capture technology in the detection of which of the following spirochetes?
a. Treponema
b. Borrelia
c. Leptospira
d. Brachyspira
A
Bead-technology assays use a capture antibody attached to a suspension of small micropolysty-rene beads. The beads are dyed with fluorophores of differing intensity, giving each a unique fingerprint. This technology is used to detect treponemes.
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