🧪 Widal Test (Typhoid Test)
The Widal Test is a blood test used to support the diagnosis of typhoid fever, a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi. The test detects specific antibodies produced by the body in response to these bacteria.
🔍 What Does the Widal Test Measure?
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S. Typhi O Antigen
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S. Typhi H Antigen
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S. Paratyphi A (AH) Antigen
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S. Paratyphi B (BH) Antigen
🩺 Why is Widal Test Done?
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To help diagnose typhoid fever
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In cases of prolonged or persistent fever
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Symptoms like headache, weakness, abdominal pain
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To support clinical findings along with other tests
⏱️ Sample & Report Details
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Sample Type: Blood
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Fasting Required: No
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Report Time: Same day / Next day
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Method: Slide / Tube agglutination method
