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WIDAL SLIDE AGGLUTINATION TEST Test in Agra

  • Special Instruction

    No special preparation required

  • Parameters covered

    4
  • Report Frequency

    Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day

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Overview

Widal test (Slide method) is used to detect both typhoid & paratyphoid fevers. Contaminated food and water or close contact with an infected person causes typhoid fever. It is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella. Symptoms include high fever, headache, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea. As a precautionary measure, avoid food that is stored or served at room temperature. It is recommended to confirm a positive result by blood culture.

Parameters

  • 1. Salmonella paratyphi A, H (AH)
  • 2. Salmonella paratyphi B, H (BH)
  • 3. Salmonella typhi H (TH)
  • 4. Salmonella typhi O (TO)

Widal Test in Agra

This test diagnoses both typhoid and paratyphoid fever by detecting antibodies against the bacteria that cause these enteric fevers.

Who Should Take The Widal Test?

  • Individuals exhibiting symptoms of typhoid should undergo the Widal Test.

  • The test confirms the presence of infection-causing typhoid bacteria.

Why Take The Widal Test?

  • Healthcare professionals may recommend the Widal Test if you experience symptoms such as body pain, high fever, exhaustion, muscle aches, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and weakness.

  • The test helps confirm the presence of the infection-causing typhoid bacteria.

What are Benefits of The Widal Test?

  • The Widal Test (Slide Agglutination) is highly preferred for identifying, diagnosing, and monitoring typhoid fever infections.

  • It assists doctors in analyzing your condition accurately.

  • Test results guide doctors in recommending appropriate treatment based on the findings.

 

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