Weil Felix Test in Pune

The Weil Felix Test is a blood test that detects antibodies your body makes against certain bacteria. It helps diagnose bacterial infections like typhoid fever, brucellosis, and other fever-causing diseases. The test works by checking if your antibodies react with specific bacterial proteins.

This test helps doctors identify bacterial infections that cause prolonged fever when other tests may not be conclusive. Early detection is important because these infections can become serious if left untreated. It's particularly useful in areas where these bacterial diseases are common.

You should consider this test if you have persistent fever lasting more than a week, especially with fatigue and loss of appetite. It's recommended for adults who have unexplained fever that doesn't respond to usual treatment. People with travel history to areas with poor sanitation may also benefit from this test.

Values below 1:80 are considered normal, suggesting no significant bacterial infection. Values above 1:80 may indicate a bacterial infection, with higher values suggesting more recent or active infection. However, your doctor will interpret results along with your symptoms and other tests.

Your doctor may recommend additional tests like blood culture or specific antibody tests to confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes a complete blood count or liver function tests are done together. The Weil Felix test is often used as a screening tool, and more specific tests may follow if needed.

No. Fasting is not required for the Weil Felix Test. You can give your sample at any time of day at our Pune lab or during home collection.

The Weil Felix Test at Pathofast Lab in Pune costs Rs.650. This price includes free home sample collection anywhere in Pune and a doctor-verified report delivered within 2 days by WhatsApp and email. You can pay online while booking, on home visit (cash, UPI, or card), or at the reception desk if you walk in to our Camp lab.

Weil Felix Test reports are ready in 2 days and are delivered by WhatsApp and email. Every report is verified by a qualified doctor at our Pune lab before being shared with you.