Weil - Felix Reaction / Rickettsial Antibody Test
Also Known As
Weil-Felix Test, Rickettsial Agglutination, Proteus OX-19/2/K Test, Typhus Serology, Rickettsia Antibody Screen, Heterophile Agglutination Test
Test Parameters Included
Rickettsial Antibody Titer (1/dilution) - heterophile agglutination against Proteus OX-19, OX-2, and OX-K antigensPathologist Microbiology Remark - in... Read more
Department
IMMUNOLOGY / SEROLOGY
Methodology
Heterophile agglutination
Sample Required
SERUM
Preparation
No, fasting is not required before taking a Weil-Felix test; most sources state that no special preparation is needed, including not fasting. Key poin... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fasting required for Weil-Felix test?No, fasting is not required. The test measures antibodies, which are not affected by recent food intake.What s... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
W02
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