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Widal Test

A serological test used to diagnose typhoid fever by detecting antibodies to the O and H antigens of Salmonella typhi. This test is commonly used in regions where typhoid fever is endemic.

Also known aswidal testtyphoid testwidal slide testwidal
Available viaHome Collection, Lab Visit
GenderMale & Female
Contains4 parameters
Earliest reports inNext Day
PreparationNo preparation needed

Overview of Widal Test in Kannur

About The Test

The Widal Test is a serological test used to help diagnose typhoid fever (and paratyphoid fever), which are caused by Salmonella enterica serotypes:

  • Salmonella Typhi (causes typhoid)

  • Salmonella Paratyphi A, B, and C (cause paratyphoid)

The test detects antibodies (agglutinins) in the patient's blood against the O (somatic) and H (flagellar) antigens of Salmonella.

Why Consider Widal Test in Kannur ?

If you are experiencing symptoms such as:

  • Persistent high fever

  • Abdominal pain

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Headache

  • Loss of appetite

  • Weakness and fatigue

  • Sometimes a rash (rose spots) on the abdomen

Who should consider Widal Test in Kannur ?

1.    Patients Who Have Had Fever for More Than 5 Days

2.      Individuals Being Monitored for Rising Antibody Titers

People Living in or Returning From Typhoid-Endemic Regions

Typhoid is more common in:

  • South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)

  • Southeast Asia

  • Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Parts of Latin America

More About Widal Test in Kannur

The test detects two main types of antibodies:

Antigen Tested

Antibody Detected

Indicates

O antigen (somatic)

Anti-O antibody

Active infection (early)

H antigen (flagellar)

Anti-H antibody

Past infection or immunization

AH antigen

Anti-Paratyphi A antibody

Paratyphoid A

Test included

Widal Test includes 4 parameters

  • S Typhi O Antigen Titre
  • S Typhi H Antigen Titre
  • S Paratyphi Ah Antigen
  • S Paratyphi Bh Antigen

Test code

9076

CPT and Loinc codes

Department

  • Serology

Turn around time

Next Day

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday TIME - 05:00

Performing locations

230 labs across India

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information

SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer.7 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Widal Test test price for other cities
City namePrice
Widal Test test price in Aluva₹350
Widal Test test price in Kollam₹350
Widal Test test price in Kottayam₹350
Widal Test test price in Nagercoil₹350
Widal Test test price in Thiruvananthapuram₹350

Widal Test

₹390

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