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

In Lucknow, the Widal test, used to diagnose Typhoid fever, can be obtained at a diagnostic laboratory or hospital. Additionally, PharmEasy Labs offers the option to have a sample collected for the test from the patient's home. PharmEasy Labs is a leading provider of laboratory services that offers a variety of diagnostic tests to promote optimal health outcomes for customers. Utilizing fully automated and barcoded labs, the results are accurate and dependable. Additionally, they offer competitive prices, making their services accessible to all. Through the PharmEasy app, customers can stay informed on every stage of the testing process and receive timely reports, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health promptly.

PharmEasy Labs operates in all major cities and is staffed by experienced professionals with over 25 years in the industry. They provide a convenient home sample collection service in Lucknow and other cities, allowing customers to get tested without leaving their homes. Results are verified by registered medical practitioners, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

The fluctuation in the cost of a Widal test is influenced by various factors. However, the usual price for a Widal test at PharmEasy in Lucknow is around INR 129 to INR 269. You can also compare Widal test prices in major Indian cities for a comprehensive understanding.

The widal test (slide method) will be prescribed by the doctor if there are any symptoms of any enteric fever. The symptoms that indicate typhoid are:

• Exhaustion
• Chills
• Fever
• Pain in the abdomen
• Weight loss
• Constipation
• Rashes

Typhoid is a serious illness and can cause complications and affect the organs if it is left untreated. The widal test (slide method) is a common test that is done to detect typhoid in a timely manner and start the treatment immediately.

You do not have to make any special preparations before the widal test slide method. You do not have to fast and be on an empty stomach for this test.

During the Widal Test

After the widal test slide method has been booked, an experienced and analyzed phlebotomist will come to collect the blood sample from your location. Maintaining hygiene and patient safety, the blood will be collected in a professional manner. The phlebotomist will use the vein finder device to locate the vein to draw blood from, clean the area with ethanol, wear gloves, and draw the blood using a sterilized disposable needle.

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 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.