a New and Simple Method for the Serum Diagnosis of Syphilis

Since the important discovery by Wassermann of serodiagnosis of syphilis, an enormous amount of work has been done, and to-day its value as a diagnostic test is beyond dispute. The complexity of the original method and the requirement for a thorough knowledge of haemolysis and skill in serological technique have, however, been a great obstacle to its introduction into general practice. I am convinced that, unless a great simplification of the method of the Wassermann test can be devised, it will never attain the usefulness which it really deserves. Many workers have attempted to simplify the method, but thus far, according to my view, without success. 2