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WIDAL SLIDE AGGLUTINATION TEST Test in Chennai

  • Special Instruction

    No special preparation required

  • Parameters covered

    4
  • Report Frequency

    Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day

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₹290.00

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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 Chennai

This test can identify both enteric fevers by searching for antibodies against the bacteria that cause typhoid and paratyphoid fever.

Who Should Take The Widal Test?

  • Individuals who exhibit symptoms of typhoid fever ought to undergo the Widal Test.

  • The test verifies that the typhoid germs that cause illnesses are present.

Why Take The Widal Test?

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

  • The test helps determine whether the infection-causing typhoid bacterium is present.

What are The Benefits of The Widal Test?

  • The Widal Test (Slide Agglutination) is the most effective way to detect, diagnose, and monitor infections with typhoid fever.

  • It aids medical personnel in accurately evaluating your condition.

  • When deciding on the best course of treatment, doctors consult the findings of their tests.






 

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