Widal Test (Slide Method) in Madurai - Price & Details
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Overview
As we have already discussed, PharmEasy Labs will analyse the widal test to detect Typhoid and Paratyphoid fever in one's body. This fever is considered to be quite fatal and can affect your entire body. The test will be used to detect antibodies which are produced by your immune system to fight against bacteria. The incubation period for this fever is somewhere between 1 to 4 weeks. It will generally have a gradual onset as the initial phase would cause increasing feelings of fatigue in your body. It is only by the 5th or 6th day, that your body will show signs of an actual fever.
You should be performing the widal test with the slide method only after a week since suffering from the fever. It is because the antibodies against “O” and “H” antigens of Salmonella start showing in serum only at the end of the first week of the fever. You should go for a couple of blood tests between 7 to 10 days of the fever to know the exact concern. In case your test results show less than or equal to 1:20 and 1:40 titre, it means that you have tested negative. But if your test results show more than 1:160 titre, you're tested positive for typhoid or parathyroid fever.
Test Necessity
The purpose behind going for this test is to see if certain symptoms are leading to Typhoid fever or not. In case your body is showing the following symptoms, it's a clear sign that you need to take a Widal test with the slide method:
- High fever that is up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Headaches, abdominal pain, constipation, and perhaps diarrhoea later
- Loss of appetite and weakness
- Small red spots over the abdomen or on the chest
- Fatigue
- Chills
- Body pains
- Not able to pay attention
- Blood in the stools
- Agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
Test Preparation
No fasting is required to go for this test. In case you're on certain medications, you should inform your doctor first.
During the Widal Test
It's going to be like any other blood test. A blood sample will be taken by an experienced phlebotomist, who will carry the sample to PharmEasy labs. The blood will be collected from the vein of the arm keeping all aseptic precautions in mind. A vein finder is also used to comfortably locate your vein.
Reasons to Book a Widal Test in Madurai through PharmEasy
- PharmEasy is an online platform where you can book the test online and save yourself a lot of valuable time.
- The discounts are made available from time to time, making the services available in a cost-effective manner.
- Thousands and lakhs of previous customers have nothing but good things to say about the services of PharmEasy.
- Apart from the widal test with the slide method in Madurai, you can take many other medical tests and medications here.
- No matter if you stay in Agra, Delhi, Vishakapatnam, Madurai, or Chennai, you can order this test through PharmEasy with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does it take to get Widal test slide method results in Madurai?
It should take 60 hours for PharmEasy Labs to present the reports.
Can I walk in for a Widal test sliding method in Madurai, or do I need to book an appointment?
Just go to the website of PharmEasy and enter your PIN code to book the test. You can wait for a phlebotomist to come to your place and do the test as per requirements.
Does the widal test slide method require fasting?
No fasting is required to go for this test.
What's the cost of the widal test slide method in Madurai?
The price is going to be dependent upon the discounts available at that particular time, along with your location. Typically, a Widal test falls within the range of INR 129 to INR 275.
Is it difficult to use PharmEasy's app to order the widal test in Madurai?
No, it's super easy to book the test through the app. The developers have made sure that the user interface is super smooth and comfortable.
How many times is a widal test slide method required?
It is advised to get two blood tests at an interval of 7 to 10 days. You shouldn't be going for the test one week before the infection.
What does it indicate if the widal test is positive?
It means that the person is suffering from the Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi infection. It is simply referred to as thyroid or parathyroid fever.