Widal Test in Bengaluru

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.

By looking for antibodies against the microorganisms that cause typhoid and paratyphoid fever, this test can diagnose both enteric fevers.

Who Should Take The Widal Test?

People who show signs of typhoid fever should take the Widal Test.
Typhoid bacteria that cause infections are confirmed to be present by the test.

Why Take The Widal Test?

If you have symptoms like weakness, diarrhea, fever, weariness, muscular aches, loss of appetite, and body pain, medical specialists could advise the Widal Test.
The test aids in confirming whether the typhoid bacteria that causes the infection is present.

What are The Benefits of The Widal Test?

Typhoid fever infections are best identified, diagnosed, and tracked using the Widal Test (Slide Agglutination).
It helps medical professionals properly assess your situation.
Doctors use test results as a guide when determining the best course of action.

Pre-test Information

No special preparation required
Report Delivary

Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day
Code

S026
Category

N/A
Stability Room

2 hrs
Stability Refrigerator

48 hrs
Stability Frozen

72 hrs
Method

Slide Agglutination
Specimen

2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage

Widal test is used to diagnose Typhoid and Paratyphoid fevers. A 4 fold rise in titer is diagnostic of infection.

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WIDAL SLIDE AGGLUTINATION TEST Test in Bengaluru

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