Widal Test (Slide Method) in Gorakhpur - Price & Details
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Typhoid test, Widal agglutination test
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Overview
PharmEasy tests have made getting tested easier than ever before. You can now initiate the test through a simple online booking, and you don't even have to step out of your house because PharmEasy phlebotomists collect blood samples from the customer’s place. And on top of that, the reports are delivered through an email.
The test results are always accurate and can be trusted. PharmEasy Labs invests in the latest advances in diagnostic technology so that all the new standards can be used for analysing blood samples. The machines are run by highly trained technicians. As a final layer of accuracy, our pathologists go over every report and verify it. And you receive all these services at very affordable prices. Moreover, PharmEasy Labs is present in every city and town. You can easily access their services.
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection of the intestinal tract. Salmonella typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever, lives only in the human body. People who have contracted typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bowels and bloodstream. There are also some people who continue to carry the bacteria after recovering from the infection, known as carriers, who are capable of spreading typhoid fever. S. Typhi can live in your gallbladder without causing any symptoms, so it is very important to get tested even after feeling well to be sure that you cannot infect another person.
Salmonella typhi is passed out of the body through the faeces of infected people. You can get typhoid fever if you eat food that is contaminated with Salmonella typhi. You can also get this infection by drinking or using water contaminated with this bacteria. After entering the intestine, these bacteria begin to multiply. It spreads through the bloodstream to many parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, gallbladder, liver, spleen, etc. Close contact with a person who is carrying Salmonella typhi bacteria can also cause typhoid fever. Typhoid is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that occurs in areas where sanitation is poor. Salmonella typhi bacteria can live in water and dry sewage for weeks.
Typhoid fever can last for 3 to 4 weeks after the symptoms appear. If not treated on time, typhoid can lead to serious conditions such as abdominal hemorrhage, encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. Untreated typhoid fever can cause several other health complications, including severe infections, pneumonia, kidney failure, and meningitis. This is where the widal test plays a useful role because if typhoid fever is diagnosed at the very early stage, treatment with antibiotics can be highly effective.
Test Necessity
If you are showing the symptoms of typhoid fever, your doctor may recommend a widal test. The symptoms are metioned below:
- A high fever, fatigue, chills
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cough
- Loss of appetite
- Skin rash
- Rose coloured spots
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for this test. If any medicines can't be taken before the test, your doctor will let you know.
During the Widal Test
The phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will arrive at your house as per the time you choose. Since PharmEasy wants a painless experience for everyone, our phlebotomists use vein finders. This is a tool that helps locate the most suitable vein in your arm for drawing blood accurately. The needles and syringes that are used are brand new and will be unsealed in front of you. The sample will be sealed in a tube and put in an ice box to prevent degradation.
Reasons to Book a Widal Test in Gorakhpur through PharmEasy
- Home sample collection is offered. This means you will not have to go to a lab or a hospital and can save that time.
- Even people with little experience in online booking can book the test because the interface of the app and the website is very simple and gives clear instructions.
- The price of every test will be lowered at the time of booking because there are discounts on all tests.
- Automated and barcoded technology is employed to ensure that there are no inaccuracies in the reports.
- You will receive notifications to help you stay up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does one have to wait for the results of the widal test in Gorakhpur?
It takes approximately 60 hours to get the reports of the Widal test ready to be delivered in Gorakhpur. Usually, the PIN code of the customer plays a role in determining the exact time needed in Gorakhpur.
Is booking the widal test in Gorakhpur mandatory, or can I just walk in for the test?
You don't have to go anywhere for the test. Book a test with PharmEasy in Gorakhpur, and the phlebotomist will go to your place to collect your blood sample.
Is fasting mandatory for the widal test?
No, fasting is not necessary for the widal test. If you are taking any medication or supplement, you should always let your doctor know about it before the test.
What is the widal test cost in Gorakhpur?
INR 129 - INR 275 is the usual widal test cost in Gorakhpur. Discounts will apply.
How long after exposure will typhoid symptoms begin to appear?
The incubation period of the typhoid bacteria is usually between 6 and 30 days. The symptoms will show up after the incubation period.
When should I see a doctor and get tested for typhoid?
If you notice that you have a high fever and weakness that are not subsiding and rashes begin to appear, let your doctor know immediately.
If my widal test comes positive, will I need hospitalisation?
Typhoid fever can be treated at home with antibiotics prescribed by a doctor and sufficient rest. If further medical care is needed, your doctor will let you know.