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

In Vishakapatnam, the Widal test, which diagnoses Typhoid fever, can be conveniently obtained from diagnostic labs or hospitals. Additionally, PharmEasy Labs offers home sample collection for the test as a premier lab service provider.

PharmEasy Labs is a leading provider of laboratory services that offers a comprehensive selection of diagnostic tests to optimise customers' health outcomes. With state-of-the-art, barcoded labs, results are both precise and dependable. The company also offers competitive prices, making its services accessible to all. Customers can stay updated on their testing progress through the PharmEasy app, which sends notifications throughout the process. Reports are delivered promptly, enabling customers to make informed decisions about their health in a timely manner.

PharmEasy Labs, with a team of experienced experts and a presence in major cities, provides a convenient home sample collection service for customers in Vishakhapatnam and other cities. The results, verified by registered medical practitioners, are accurate and reliable.

Several factors contribute to the variability in the cost of a Widal test. Nevertheless, the standard price for a Widal test at PharmEasy in Visakhapatnam is usually between INR 129 and INR 269. For additional information, you can compare Widal test prices in different major Indian cities.

If you're experiencing persistent fever, cough, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, red spots, headache, chills, appetite loss, and muscle ache, your doctor might recommend a Widal test to confirm or rule out typhoid fever. Without treatment, you may feel restless, irritable, and enter a state known as the typhoid state, characterised by exhaustion and immobility.

Complications may include inflammation of the heart muscle or pancreas, kidney or bladder infections, pneumonia, and infection of the membranes. Psychiatric issues such as restlessness and hallucinations can also occur. Life-threatening complications often arise, underscoring the need for immediate medical attention if you suspect you might have typhoid fever.

Let your doctor know about any medications you're using; otherwise, no particular preparations are necessary for the Widal test. Unlike certain tests, fasting is not mandatory, providing you the flexibility to schedule the test at a time convenient for you.

During the Widal Test

Rest easy when booking the Widal test slide method through PharmEasy Labs. An assigned phlebotomist will efficiently collect your blood sample at your location, using fresh kits with disposable sterilized needles and gloves. They will utilize a vein finder device to locate the optimal vein in your arm for blood extraction. At the scheduled time, a PharmEasy Labs phlebotomist will visit your place to collect the blood sample, ensuring a comfortable experience with the breaking of needle and syringe seals done in your presence, following safety protocols throughout the process.

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 an 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.