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Overview
Weil-Felix test is based on cross-reactions which occur between antibodies produced in acute rickettsial infections with antigens of OX (OX 19, OX 2, and OXK) strains of Proteus species. Dilution of patient’s serum are tested against suspens...
Risk assessment
Weil-Felix reaction is a test used to diagnose rickettsial infections.
Ranges
Negative test: Antibody titer ≤ 1:80 (varies between laboratories).
Positive test: A titer of
Test result interpretation
Interpretation of Results:
- Positive result
Sample types
Blood
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Weil Felix Test
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
Weil-Felix test is based on cross-reactions which occur between antibodies produced in acute rickettsial infections with antigens of OX (OX 19, OX 2, and OXK) strains of Proteus species. Dilution of patient’s serum are tested against suspensions of the different Proteus strains
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