Widal Test (Typhoid Test) in Pune

The Widal Test, also known as Typhoid Test, is a blood examination that detects antibodies against Salmonella bacteria. It helps diagnose typhoid fever and related bacterial infections by measuring your body's immune response. The test looks for specific antibodies that your immune system produces when fighting these infections.

This test is crucial for early detection of typhoid fever, which can become serious if left untreated. It helps your doctor confirm bacterial infections when you have prolonged fever and digestive symptoms. Early diagnosis allows for prompt treatment and prevents complications like intestinal bleeding or perforation.

You should consider this test if you have persistent fever for more than a week, especially with loss of appetite and fatigue. It's particularly recommended for people who have traveled to areas with poor sanitation or have been exposed to contaminated food or water. Anyone with prolonged digestive complaints should also get tested.

A normal result (≤ 1:20) suggests no significant typhoid infection. Higher values (> 1:20) may indicate active or recent typhoid infection, though your doctor will consider your symptoms and medical history. Sometimes elevated levels can occur from past infections or vaccinations, so clinical correlation is important.

Your doctor may recommend additional tests like blood culture or stool examination for more accurate diagnosis. Complete blood count and liver function tests might also be suggested to assess the infection's impact on your body. These complementary tests help provide a complete picture of your health status.

No. Fasting is not required for the Widal Test. You can give your sample at any time of day at our Pune lab or during home collection.

The Widal Test at Pathofast Lab in Pune costs Rs.370. This price includes free home sample collection anywhere in Pune and a doctor-verified report delivered within 1 day by WhatsApp and email. You can pay online while booking, on home visit (cash, UPI, or card), or at the reception desk if you walk in to our Camp lab.

Widal Test reports are ready in 1 day and are delivered by WhatsApp and email. Every report is verified by a qualified doctor at our Pune lab before being shared with you.