Widal test detects the presence of Typhoid fever in you.

• Why Take this Test

  To get tested for typhoid and paratyphoid fever.

• Is this Test For You

  Your doctor would recommend this test for you if you show signs of flu like symptoms:

  high fever

  fatigue

  headache

  abdominal pain

  diarrhoea

  constipation

  weight loss

  rash

• More Information

  The Widal test is one method that may be used to help make a presumptive diagnosis of enteric fever, also known as typhoid fever. It is still in use in many developing countries where enteric fever is endemic and limited resources require the use of rapid, affordable testing alternatives

  A positive Widal Blood Test may indicate:

  Infection with S. enterica

  Vaccination against S. enterica

  Enteric fever, or typhoid fever, if the associated symptoms are present

Sample: 2mL Serum

Methodology: Tube Agglutination / Slide Agglutination