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

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.

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.

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.