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    Typhidot or Widal Test is a blood test. For the diagnosis of typhoid fever, a widal test is used. Typhidot test is a dot ELISA kit. This test detects IgM and IgG antibodies against the Salmonella typhi bacteria. Within 2-3 days of infection, the widal test becomes positive. It separately identifies IgM and IgG antibodies. The Widal test is based on the presence of specific IgM and IgG antibodies.

    Typhoid fever is an acute, life-threatening and fever-causing illness. Typhoid fever is transmitted by the ingestion of food or water that has been contaminated with the feces of a person infected with the bacteria Salmonella typhi.

    Typically typhoid is accompanied by the following:

    • diarrhea
    • progressive fever and
    • rose colored rashes.

    There are two commonly used screening tests. These tests detect antibodies to the bacterium. The Widal test is both quantitative and also qualitative. This test can tell the titres of specific antibodies. The Widal test identifies IgM and IgG antibodies against the bacteria separately. IgM shows recent infection. IgG signifies remote infection.

    The Widal test only gives results as positive or negative.

    Cost of a widal test varies slightly depending on the location. Widal test cost in Kolkata is usually around Rs. 400. Given below in the table are widal test costs are our three centres:

    Test NameWidal Blood Test Price at Baruipur BranchWidal Blood Test Price at Kasba BranchWidal Blood Test Price at Barasat Branch
    Widal TestRs. 250Rs. 400Rs. 250

    Reasons You Should Undergo a Widal Test

    The typhoid screening test or Widal test is used to identify, diagnose & monitor fever and other salmonella infections. The purpose of this test is to detect antibodies against the infection.

    Typhoid fever is characterized by

    • Headache
    • Cough
    • Gradual rise in fever as high as 40 °C or 104 °F
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Non-bloody diarrhea
    • Rash of flat, rose-colored spots (rarely)
    • Intestinal hemorrhage in severe cases
    • Relatively abnormal slow heart beat
    • Malaise
    • Excessive sweating
    • Enlarged spleen and liver
    • Distended abdomen

    Get Affordable Widal Test at AccuHealth Diagnostics

    At Accuhealth Diagnostics, our widal test charges and other test charges are quite reasonable. Not only do we offer tests at an affordable price, we also have highly experienced and efficient staff members. We have advanced and world-class machineries to provide our customers with the best of experiences. We are well-known all over Kolkata and highly recommended by all reputed doctors in town for our report accuracy which helps our customers greatly with their treatment procedure. We provide test reports right on time. We provide reports by different media including our website, through SMS, in-person at our centres and also doorstep reports.

    Currently, we have three fully operational centres at Baruipur, Kasba, Barasat and a blood collection centre in Sonarpur. We are coming up with more branches in other parts of Kolkata and West Bengal soon.

    If you are looking to book a widal test in Kolkata at a reasonable price, you can get in touch with us either on our toll free number or one of our centre numbers or you can contact us through our chat messenger on the website or you can fill up a lead form on our website.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When Widal test is positive?

    The Widal test report is considered positive if TH antigen titer reading shows more than 1:160 in an immunized or previously-infected person or a TO antigen titer gives more than 1:160 for an active infection. A single Widal test cannot be considered accurate when taken in endemic areas such as South-East Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or Africa.

    What is the normal range for the Widal test?

    For all antigens (AO, AH, BO, BH, TO, TH) the normal range for a single Widal test is 1:20 – 1:80 while for the BH antigen it is 1:20 – 1:40.

    When is the Widal test negative?

    If the titer value of antigen O and antigen H is reported as less than 1:160 for a test sample, then the Widal test is considered negative.

    What is O and H in the Widal test?

    O and H are the antibodies that indicate an existing or past typhoid infection in a blood sample. An O (somatic) antibody indicates an ongoing infection while the flagellar (H) antibody is an identifier for the type of endemic fever. O antibodies appear first but also tend to dissipate within a few months. The H antibody takes some time to appear but can be detected in a blood sample over a longer duration.

    How long Widal test is positive after typhoid fever?

    The Widal test will give a positive result within 2-3 days of getting a typhoid infection.

    Is the Widal test better for checking typhoid?

    Widal test is one of the two commonly used screening tests used to detect typhoid infection in a blood sample based on the reported antibodies. A single test is not an accurate conclusion and repeat tests need to be conducted over a specific period. Increasing or decreasing titer values help identify an active infection or any instance of a past infection.

    When we should take a Widal test?

    If you are experiencing symptoms of typhoid such as high fever (reaching up to 40℃ or 104℉), cough, headache, and excessive sweating, then it is recommended that you go for a Widal test. In such a situation, you may also be advised the test by a professional physician.

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