Widal Test (Slide Method) in Raipur - Price & Details
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Overview
As the widal test uses the agglutination method to check for enteric fevers, it measures the levels of antigens with the levels of antibodies in the blood. The test usually analyses the following:
- Flagellar or H and somatic or O antigens cause the typhoid infection. The widal test slide method will detect if there are antibodies present against these antigens
- The interactions between the antibodies and antigens are analysed
- When the antibodies and the antigens react with each other, there is clumping in the blood
The widal test can be booked with PharmEasy Labs, along with more than 500 other diagnostic tests. The home sample collection facility makes it easy to get the test done from your house, without visiting any diagnostic centre. The turnaround time for results is quick so that timely medical action can be taken.
Fully automated machines analyse the test samples, ensuring accuracy and reliability of the results. The reports are also verified by doctors and then sent on the registered email address.
Test Necessity
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.
Test Preparation
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 analysed 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 sterilised disposable needle.
Reasons to Book a Widal Test in Raipur through PharmEasy
- Costs of the tests are reasonable with attractive discounts and exclusive promotional offers
- As the test sample is analysed by fully automated machines, the reports are accurate
- The in-home sample collection service makes it easy to do tests from your house. You do not have to go to a diagnostic centre
- Tests can be booked and managed with the PharmEasy Labs website or mobile app, they are both easy to use
- Notifications are frequently sent about the developments in the testing process
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get the results of the widal test in Raipur?
Once the sample has been collected, you can expect the test results of the widal test in Raipur to be ready in 36 hours. The exact time is influenced by the pincode as well.
Can I walk in for the widal test in Raipur or do I need an appointment?
Use the in-home sample collection service when you book the widal test in Raipur with PharmEasy Labs. You do not have to go to any diagnostic centre to get the test done, it can be done from your house itself.
Is it necessary to fast before the widal test?
The widal test does not require fasting. The test can be done at any time during the day.
What is the price of the widal test slide method in Raipur?
The price of the widal test in Raipur depends on the available discounts and the location from where the blood sample will be collected. On average, the price ranges from Rs. 129 to Rs. 275.
How do I understand the results of the widal test?
If the widal test result is positive, it indicates there is a bacterial infection of the salmonella enterica serovar typhi, and both O and H antigens are present. If the S typhi O is positive, it indicates an active typhoid infection. If the result is S typhi H positive, there was a typhoid infection in the past.
Why do I have to do a widal test?
If the doctor observes any symptoms of an enteric fever like typhoid or paratyphoid, a widal test will be prescribed. The common symptoms are fatigue, fever, constipation, headache, and abdominal pain.
Is the widal test painful?
The widal test is a blood test, and is not painful. Some people can feel a slight prick when the needle pierces the skin, but this pain goes away in a second.