Laboratory test
Widal Test
Widal Test: 4 parameters from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Widal Tube Agglutination Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 24–48 hours
- Parameters
- 4
What is the Widal Test?
Widal Test includes Widal — S. Typhi O, Widal — S. Typhi H, Widal — S. Paratyphi AH, Widal — S. Paratyphi BH. The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Widal Test measure?
4 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements4 parameters
| Parameter | Catalogue method |
|---|---|
| Widal — S. Typhi O | Slide agglutination |
| Widal — S. Typhi H | Slide agglutination |
| Widal — S. Paratyphi AH | Slide agglutination |
| Widal — S. Paratyphi BH | Slide agglutination |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Widal Test: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is required. A single blood sample is usually enough, though your doctor may repeat the test after 7-10 days to look for a rising titre.
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4 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 24–48 hours
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