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Candida albicans Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Test Code30440
Alias/See Also
LAB1207
CPT Codes
86628 (x3)<br /> <strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly contaminated • Icteric • Other body fluids
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Mon, wed-sat
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
| C. albicans IgG | <1.0 |
| C. albicans IgA | <1.0 |
| C. albicans IgM | <1.0 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <1.0 | Antibody Not Detected |
| ≥1.0 | Antibody Detected |
Clinical Significance
Candidiasis is a fungal infection that may cause localized or systemic disease. The severity of infection is broad extending to life threatening. Acute or convalescent titers should be compared.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |