To a certain extent yes.The post antibiotics Widal Test will have Low titers
of agglutinins.Hence the test may be reported as False Negative.
Antibiotics do not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test. Pregnancy test results are quite specific.
No, neither UTI nor antibiotics affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
What is false positive in widal test
The Widal test, used to diagnose typhoid fever, requires several precautions to ensure accurate results. Patients should avoid antibiotics for at least two weeks before the test, as they can interfere with antibody detection. Additionally, the test should be performed in a laboratory with proper quality control measures to avoid false positives or negatives. Finally, it's important to interpret the results in conjunction with clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests for a comprehensive evaluation.
The main difference between the Widal slide test antigen and the Widal tube test antigen lies in the method of reaction visualization. In the Widal slide test, the reaction is observed on a glass slide under a microscope, whereas in the Widal tube test, the reaction is seen in small test tubes. Both tests detect antibodies against specific Salmonella antigens, but differ in their setup and visual interpretation.
I mean widal test result positive after treatment
Isolated Widal test reading does not have much clinical significance. Rising titre of Widal test done one week apart, in a febrile patient, indicates typhoid fever. You can have such rising titre of Widal test in healthy patient, after dose of typhoid vaccine.
my test got both 1.80 what is happening to me
1:80 titre is significant for determination of widal positive.
You generally do not need to wait after taking antibiotics to have a smear test. Antibiotics do not affect the results of the test. However, if you were prescribed antibiotics for a specific infection affecting the genital area, it may be wise to consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice. Always follow your doctor's recommendations regarding timing for any medical tests.
widal test
mywadil test is 1/160 of Para - typhi AH