Widal Test (Slide Method) In Rajkot - Price & Details

The widal test (slide method) offered by PharmEasy Labs is one of the most common tests used for establishing a presumptive diagnosis of typhoid. The test is based on simple principles of immunology where the causative antigen interacts with the antibody formed against it. The process of this antigen-antibody interaction is known as agglutination.

For typhoid, the causative agent is a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. If the antibodies are present in the blood sample, they will react with the typhoid bacilli to cause an agglutination reaction. This process was exploited by microbiologists to develop a detection test for typhoid known as the Widal Test (slide method).

If your widal test reports are positive (titre value is more than 1:160), then there is an infection of Salmonella typhi in your body. Immediate treatment is necessary in such a case to avoid any severe health issues. A negative interaction of the antigen and antibody in the Widal Test indicates no infection. With PharmEasy, you can trust the reports to be as accurate as possible.

Typhoid fever is the first symptom that occurs when the patient is infected with Salmonella typhi. It is a characteristic enteric fever followed by chills, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea, malaise or fatigue. Pain in the abdomen is also a major symptom of severe infection.

These symptoms start occurring after 8 to 48 hours of infection. Therefore, it is necessary to have a Widal test (slide method) immediately as soon as these symptoms start occurring. Your physician may recommend a Widal test for a timely diagnosis that is always beneficial for better treatment.

There is no fasting required for a Widal Test (slide method). Therefore, you can eat and drink as per your routine. However, your healthcare provider may ask for some test preparations. Therefore, you need to follow such instructions.

During the Widal Test (Slide Method)

Once you have confirmed your booking with PharmEasy, an experienced phlebotomist will visit your home at the selected time slot for sample collection. He will use a vein finder to comfortably locate your vein, sterilize the area with ethanol and then use a sterile syringe to draw blood. A clean collection tube will be used to transport the blood sample safely without any contamination. You can rest assured that proper hygiene will be maintained throughout.