Widal Test (Slide Method) in Bhubaneswar - Price & Details

The Widal test, which is used to diagnose typhoid fever, can be easily obtained at diagnostic laboratories or hospitals. PharmEasy Labs, a premier laboratory service provider, also offers the option to have the sample collected at home for added convenience.

PharmEasy Labs is a leading laboratory service provider that offers a diverse selection of diagnostic tests to promote optimal health outcomes for its clients. Equipped with state-of-the-art automated and barcoded labs, the results are precise and dependable. The services are also affordably priced, making them accessible to all. Customers can track the progress of their tests through the PharmEasy app, which sends updates at each stage and receive the reports in a timely manner, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health promptly.

PharmEasy Labs operates in all major cities and is staffed by experienced experts. They also provide convenient home sample collection services in Bhubaneswar and other cities, allowing customers to get tested without going out. All test results are verified by registered medical professionals for accuracy and reliability.

In Bhubaneswar, a Widal test booked through PharmEasy is generally priced at approximately INR 199. The final amount may vary depending on the diagnostic lab and service availability. For a better overview, you can compare Widal test costs across major cities in India.

The doctor will prescribe the widal test if there are signs of an enteric fever. If an enteric fever is left untreated, it can damage the organs of the body. If the widal test result is positive, the doctor will start a treatment plan. The symptoms are:

• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss
• Chills
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Rashes

You do not have to make any preparations for the widal test.

During the Widal Test

At the time of booking the test, select the home sample collection facility. You also select the convenient date and time at which you want to get the test done. The phlebotomist will then be assigned who will arrive at your home at this specified time to perform the blood test. To do the widal test, a small amount of blood is drawn from a vein, and the vein finder device locates the best vein to use. The needles and gloves are sterilised and are disposed of after use. The blood samples are safely stored in barcoded and labelled vials, kept in containers, and then transported to the lab for testing.

The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

If the antibody against the bacteria is present within the patient’s serum, it'll react with the respective antigen within the reagent and provide visible agglutination (clumping) on the test slide. The highest dilution of the patient’s blood sample that provides a clear agglutination with the Widal test antigen suspensions is that of the antibody titre.

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Risks / Possible Complications

A Widal test is a frequently administered blood test with an exceedingly low incidence of complications. Kindly consult a doctor in case of the following:

• Prolonged bleeding at the location of blood extraction.
• Pain/swelling at the site.

Limitations

• The accuracy of the test results could be compromised by equipment issues or human errors.
• Misinterpretation of the markers may cause inaccuracies in test outcomes.