Widal Test (Slide Method) In Ghaziabad - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs offers the widal test slide method in Ghaziabad, along with the benefit of home blood collection. The technicians and phlebotomists are trained and experienced, with over 30 years of knowledge in their respective fields. The tests are affordable, and offers and discounts are also periodically available. Automated and barcoded machines analyse the blood samples and then verified by expert medical practitioners before being sent to the registered email address. Customers are updated about the different stages of the testing procedure via regular notifications on the PharmEasy app.

The widal test is also called the typhoid test and widal agglutination test. It is an advanced test that checks for antibodies and antigens. The test works in this manner:

• The widal test slide method detects antibodies against flagellar (H) and somatic (O) antigens that cause the infection. After infection, the antigens cause the body to produce more antibodies.
• The test analyses the interaction between the antigens and antibodies found in the blood sample.
• If the antibody is present in the blood sample, it will react to the antigen and will result in visible clumping.

If the doctor suspects that you have developed typhoid, they will recommend a widal test. The widal test slide method is a rapid serological test. When typhoid bacilli bacteria is mixed with the blood samples that contain typhoid antibodies, agglutination occurs. This slide test checks for this agglutination as it confirms the presence of typhoid bacteria.

The doctor might prescribe this test for symptoms like:

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

Typhoid is a deadly disease, and it can affect many organs. Typhoid can cause serious complications and severe illness. It is important to get prompt treatment once diagnosed.

No special preparation is required to prepare for the widal test slide method. However, inform the doctor if you are taking any medication, as they might suggest some precautions.

During the Widal Test

After the widal test (slide method) has been booked with PharmEasy Labs, an experienced phlebotomist will arrive at the location to draw blood using a new sterilized needle. They use a vein finder device to locate the right vein to minimize the discomfort. The blood samples are stored in barcoded vials and kept in cooled containers till they are safely transported to the laboratory for analysis.