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

Get a Widal test for Typhoid fever diagnosis easily at a diagnostic laboratory or hospital in Bhopal, or have your sample collected at home through PharmEasy Labs, a premier provider of diagnostic tests for optimal health outcomes.

PharmEasy Labs is a top-notch laboratory service provider that provides a variety of diagnostic tests to guarantee optimal health outcomes for its clients. Utilising fully automated and barcoded labs, the results are precise and dependable. Additionally, it offers competitive prices for its services, making it a budget-friendly choice for everyone. Clients can keep track of every stage of the testing process through the PharmEasy app, which sends updates at each step. The reports are also delivered promptly, enabling clients to make informed decisions about their health in a timely manner.

PharmEasy Labs, which is based in major cities and has a team of experienced professionals with over 25 years in the field, offers a convenient home sample collection service in Bhopal and other cities. Customers can easily get tested without leaving their homes and have the assurance that all results are verified by registered medical practitioners for accuracy and reliability.

The cost of a Widal test may vary due to several factors. However, the standard price for a Widal test at PharmEasy in Bhopal usually spans from INR 129 to INR 269. To obtain more information, consider comparing Widal test prices across various major cities in India.

The Widal test helps diagnose typhoid fever quickly, especially if you have symptoms like high fever, stomach pain, and rash.  Early detection through this test can prevent severe complications such as kidney infections, heart muscle inflammation, and pneumonia. Without timely detection and treatment, the infection can lead to serious health issues, including psychiatric problems.

No special preparations are needed before taking the Widal test. If you are on any medications, please make sure to inform your doctor about them. This is because some medications might alter the test results which can lead to inaccurate interpretation of the reports.

During the Widal Test

A phlebotomist will come to your door to collect your fasting blood sample, following all safety measures and protocols. The blood sample for the Widal test will be taken from a vein in your arm. The entire process takes just 3-5 minutes. This procedure is similar to other general blood tests and is conducted with strict aseptic precautions.

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.