Widal Slide Agglutination Test in Kathmandu
Same Day turnaround at Peoples Diagnostics Laboratory & Clinic, Sanobharang. Walk in 7AM–8PM, or pre-book via WhatsApp.
About this test
The Widal test screens for antibodies against the Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi bacteria, the cause of typhoid fever — a very common diagnosis in the urban Kathmandu monsoon season. The test measures four titre values (TO, TH, AO, AH) which together help a doctor decide whether the antibody response is consistent with an active typhoid infection. Because antibodies take 7–10 days to rise, a single Widal test in the first few days of fever can be falsely negative; doctors usually repeat it after 5–7 days and look for a rising titre. Widal results are interpreted alongside the clinical picture — high fever lasting more than 4–5 days, abdominal pain, headache, and constipation are typical — and ideally confirmed by a blood culture, which remains the gold standard for diagnosing typhoid.
Sample type
Blood (serum)
Preparation
No fasting required. The test is most informative when done in the second week of fever rather than on day 1 or 2.
Turnaround time
Reports for Widal Slide Agglutination are typically ready within: Same Day. Reports can be collected at the clinic during opening hours or shared via WhatsApp once they are ready.
Also known as
Other immunology tests we run
These are routinely ordered alongside Widal Slide Agglutination or as part of the same diagnostic workup.
How to book
WhatsApp is the fastest way — message us with the test name and your preferred time, and we'll confirm a slot the same day. You can also walk into the clinic at Rumba Chowk, Sanobharang any day between 7AM and 8PM, or fill in our online booking form.
Not sure if this is the right test?
Send us a WhatsApp message describing your symptoms or your doctor's recommendation — we'll confirm which test fits best.