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

In Nashik, the Widal test, which can diagnose Typhoid fever, is readily available at diagnostic labs or hospitals and can be done via tube or slide method. With PharmEasy Labs, you can even have the sample collected from your home for added convenience. PharmEasy Labs is a leading laboratory service provider that offers a variety of diagnostic tests to achieve optimal health results for its clients.

PharmEasy Labs is a top-notch diagnostic testing service provider that offers a wide range of tests to optimise customers' health outcomes. Utilising fully automated and barcoded labs, results are precise and dependable. Additionally, the company offers competitive pricing, making its services accessible to all. Customers can track the testing process through the PharmEasy app, which sends updates at each stage and receives reports promptly, enabling fast decision-making regarding their health.

PharmEasy Labs operates in all major cities, and its team of professionals boast over 25 years of industry experience. They also provide a convenient option for customers to have samples collected at their homes in Nashik and other cities. All test results are reviewed by certified medical practitioners to ensure their accuracy and reliability.

Several factors contribute to the cost fluctuations of a Widal test. Nevertheless, the typical price for a Widal test at PharmEasy in Nashik ranges from INR 129 to INR 269. For additional insights, consider comparing Widal test prices in different major Indian cities.

If you have any symptoms of enteric fever, you will have to do the widal test. The symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Chills
• Abdominal pain
• Unexplained weight loss
• Constipation
• Rashes
• Fever

Typhoid is a serious infection that affects the organs adversely if it is left untreated. The test detects typhoid in a timely manner so that the doctor can start a treatment plan immediately, improving the scope of a quick recovery.

There is no preparation that has to be made before the widal test. There is no need to fast before this test.

During the Widal Test

Once the widal test has been booked with PharmEasy Labs, a phlebotomist will be assigned who will collect the blood from your home, at a time and date of your choosing. The blood sample collection is done in a hygienic manner, adhering to all safety protocols. The blood is drawn using sterilised needles and gloves, and the vein finder device locates the best vein in the forearm that will cause the least discomfort. The process does not take a lot of time, and you can carry on with your usual activities after the test.

1. Book the test from home, eliminating the need to travel to a lab or hospital in Nashik.
2. The flexibility to schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you.
3. Speedy turnaround for test results, enabling you to make prompt treatment decisions.
4. Cost-effective pricing makes the test more attainable to many.
5. A trustworthy platform that ensures superior care and service.

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.