Widal's test is a commonly used diagnostic test in the medical field to detect the presence of antibodies against Salmonella typhi, which is responsible for causing typhoid fever. As with any diagnostic test, there are several synonyms for the Widal's test that are used by medical professionals. Some of these include typhoid agglutination test, typhoid fever blood test, salmonella antibody test, typhoid diagnostic test, and typhoid serology. Regardless of the term used, the purpose of the test remains the same - to identify the presence of antibodies against S. typhi and aid in the diagnosis of typhoid fever.
