Candida albicans Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) (30440X)

Test Code

8441N

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 Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

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.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.