What is another word for widal test?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪdə͡l tˈɛst] (IPA) 
The Widal test is a serological test that helps in the diagnosis of enteric fever caused by Salmonella typhi or Paratyphi. This test is also popularly known as the slide agglutination test. Some possible synonyms for the Widal test include Typhidot, TyphiDot-M, TUBEX, and Sera-Tek. These tests are designed based on the principle of detecting antibodies produced against the bacteria in the blood of an infected person. These tests are essential to diagnose enteric fever accurately. Some of these tests have better sensitivity and specificity than the Widal test and are helpful in its concurrent use.
