Widal Test (Typhoid)

Widal Test (Typhoid) Price in Pakistan | City Care Lab

Checks for antibodies linked to typhoid fever.

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Home sampling available. With online reporting

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Widal Agglutination Test

Sample Type

Blood

Fasting Required

Not required

Home Sampling

Free, all City Care Lab service areas

Report Time

Same day

Price

1000

1

Marker Measured

Same Day

Report Turnaround

6

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Overview

About Widal Test (Typhoid)

The Widal test checks for antibodies against Salmonella typhi, the bacteria responsible for typhoid fever, and remains a commonly ordered test in Pakistan when a patient presents with prolonged fever.

Because antibody levels take about a week to rise after infection begins, timing matters. Testing too early in the illness can give a falsely low reading, so your doctor may ask you to repeat it if the first result does not match your symptoms.

No fasting is needed, and results are available the same day, helping your doctor decide quickly whether antibiotic treatment for typhoid is warranted.

What's Included

O and H Antibody Titres

Measures antibody levels against Salmonella typhi.
Rising titres over repeat testing support a typhoid diagnosis alongside your symptoms.

How to Prepare

  • No fasting required.
  • Best done after at least 5-7 days of fever, testing too early can give an unclear result, ask us if you’re unsure.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I get a Widal test done after fever starts?

The Widal test is most reliable after about one week of fever, since antibody levels need time to rise to detectable amounts.
No fasting is required for this test.
Yes, past typhoid infection or vaccination can sometimes cause a mildly positive result, which is why your doctor interprets it alongside your symptoms and titre levels.
Prolonged fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite are common symptoms that often prompt a Widal test.
Same day, typically within a few hours of your blood draw.
Yes, our phlebotomist can visit your home anywhere in Gujranwala, Sialkot or Daska, which is helpful when fever makes travel difficult.

This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.

Book This Test

Home sampling available. With online reporting

Price

1000

Full Form

Widal Agglutination Test

Sample Type

Blood

Fasting

Not required

Report Time

Same day

What's Included