The Widal test is a blood test used to detect typhoid and paratyphoid fever, which are caused by Salmonella bacteria. It measures the presence of specific antibodies (agglutinins) against Salmonella typhi (O and H antigens) and Salmonella paratyphi (AH and BH antigens) in the patient’s blood.
To diagnose typhoid fever
To identify past or ongoing infection with Salmonella bacteria
Often used in areas where typhoid is common
Sample Required:
A blood sample
Fasting Required:
Not required
Significant antibody titer rise indicates possible infection
Interpretation should always be done alongside clinical symptoms and history
May give false positives due to past infections or vaccinations
Confirmatory tests may be needed






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