Rickettsia Antibody Panel with Reflex to Titers
Also known as: Weil-Felix, Proteus OX-2, Proteus OX-19, Proteus OX-K, Febrile Agglutinins
Use
Antigen‑specific IgG and IgM titers allow rapid diagnosis of infection by organisms within either of the two major groups of Rickettsia. The spotted fever group includes R. rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) and R. akari (Rickettsialpox). The typhus group includes R. typhi (endemic/murine typhus) and R. prowazekii (epidemic typhus).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Even after infection has been treated, positive results may persist. False‑positive reactions may occur during pregnancy.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
6 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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