Price:
Rs. 560.00
Sample Type: SERUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the Widal test detect?
It detects antibodies produced against Salmonella bacteria, indicating possible typhoid or paratyphoid infection.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
The laboratory measures agglutination titers of O and H antigens using standardized serological methods for accurate interpretation.
Do I need to fast before the test?
No, fasting is not required for the Widal test.
What sample is required?
A blood sample is collected, and the serum is used for testing.
How reliable is the Widal test?
It is a supportive test. Diagnosis is more accurate when paired with clinical symptoms and possibly culture-based testing.
When are results available?
Metropolis Healthcare typically provides results within the standard serology reporting time