WIDAL

Overview

Typhoid Fever which is caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi is diagnosed by the Serological Widal test. It analyzes agglutinating Antibodies in the patients Serum against particular Bacterial Antigens specifically the H (Flagellar) and O (Somatic) Antigens. The tests importance comes from its ability to detect Typhoid Fever early particularly in areas with a high endemicity and limited diagnostic tools. However past infections vaccines and cross-reactivity with other Bacteria might affect its accuracy making it less accurate in some situations and increasing the need for confirmatory tests with more specific diagnostic tools. No special preparation is needed for this test. The technician will draw Blood from your Arms Vein or Finger tip for sample collection. The following details will help you understand about the best Widal Test in Jaipur.