Widal Test

The Widal test is a blood test that screens for typhoid and paratyphoid fever by detecting antibodies against Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi. It is a widely used, low-cost aid in diagnosing typhoid during prolonged fever.

The Widal Test helps detect and monitor conditions including Typhoid fever, Paratyphoid fever.

Paired samples improve accuracy

Significant titre: ≥ 1:160 (O and H) suggestive Low titre: < 1:80 usually not significant Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.

The Widal Test is available at ₹289 on PingMeDoc™ with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

Antibodies take time to develop, so the Widal test is most useful from the second week of fever. A single test can be hard to interpret; doctors sometimes repeat it after about a week to look for a rising titre.

Yes. It can be falsely positive after past typhoid or vaccination and falsely negative early in the illness. That's why it is read with your symptoms and, when possible, confirmed with a blood culture.

No fasting is required for the Widal Test test. You can eat and drink normally before sample collection.

The Widal Test test costs ₹289 at PingMeDoc. Free home sample collection is included. NABL-accredited lab processing. Reports delivered digitally in 24–48 hours.

Widal Test test results are typically available within 24–48 hours after sample collection. You can view and download your digital report from your PingMeDoc dashboard.

The Widal Test test requires blood (serum). A trained phlebotomist will collect the sample at your home at your preferred time slot.

Yes. All lab tests on PingMeDoc, including the Widal Test test, are processed by NABL-accredited and ISO-certified labs. Reports are reviewed and available on your dashboard.

Yes. Home sample collection for the Widal Test test is free when booking through PingMeDoc. A phlebotomist visits your home or office at your scheduled time slot.

The Widal test is a blood test that screens for typhoid and paratyphoid fever by detecting antibodies against Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi. It is a widely used, low-cost aid in diagnosing typhoid during prolonged fever. It is commonly used for: Typhoid fever screening, Evaluation of prolonged fever, Supporting clinical diagnosis of enteric fever.

No fasting required. Best after the first week of fever, when antibodies have developed. Tell the clinician about recent typhoid vaccination or past typhoid.