Candida albicans Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Test Code

CAAGM

Alias/See Also

30440

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

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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 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 after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add three (3) days for transport.

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

Last Updated: August 4, 2023

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