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Description

What is a widal test?

Widal test is a blood test which is used to diagnose typhoid fever or enteric fever. Typhoid disease is caused by the bacteria called salmonella typhi. This test detects the presence of antibodies made in response to salmonella typhi.

What are the symptoms of typhoid fever ?

Symptoms of the typhoid fever include

High fever
Abdominal pain
Rash
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation or diarrhoea

What are the benefits of the widal test ?

The benefits of widal test are listed below

Typhoid fever is a life threatening condition if left untreated . widal test helps in the timely identification of the typhoid fever so that the effective management can be done
Helps in starting the treatment early
Monitoring treatment effectiveness

Causes of typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria called salmonella typhi which after entering into the human body multiplies rapidly in a blood and if left untreated it can lead to life threatening complications.

People get this bacteria most often from the places where typhoid disease is very common. The bacteria passes out of the body in the stool and urine of people who are carrying the bacteria. Without careful hand-washing after going to the bathroom, the bacteria can move from the hands to objects or other people.It can spread through food and water contaminated with the bacteria

What is the Preparation needed for the widal test ?

No special preparation such as fasting is required for this test
Tell your doctor if your are taking any medication
Take adequate rest before the test
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Follow the advice given by your healthcare professional

What is the procedure for the widal test ?

A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow.
Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
After this a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little discomfort when the needle is inserted into a vein
After collecting the blood sample ,it is sent to the lab for further analysis
The puncture site is covered with a bandage or cotton ball.

What is the widal test normal range ?

Negative result : antigens are less than 1:160

Positive result : antigens greater than 1:60 to 1:320 titers

What is the Price of a widal test near me in Delhi ?

The price of a widal test depends on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic centre. The average price for a widal test is around Rs 200-500. You can book this test with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a heavy discount