Typhoid Widal Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A serological test detecting antibodies for Typhoid or Paratyphoid fever, aiding in the diagnosis of bacterial infections from contaminated food, especially for travelers or those with persistent fever.
Scientific name: Salmonella and Typhoid Antibodies (Widal) Test
A serological test (such as the Widal test or more recent tests) is used to detect the presence and titer of antibodies (agglomerates) in blood serum against the somatic (O) and ciliary (H) antigens of typhoid-causing Salmonella and paratyphoid-causing Salmonella A, B, and C. This supports the clinical diagnosis of typhoid fever.
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for detecting antibodies to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A, B, C
- Consult an infectious disease specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required
- The timing of the sample is important: For best results, the sample should be taken during the second week after the onset of fever (when antibodies begin to rise). The result may be negative in the first week.
- Serial testing: To confirm the diagnosis, two samples are often required (10-14 day interval) to observe the rise in titer.
- The doctor should be informed of the history of any typhoid vaccinations and any recent travel to endemic areas.
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