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Candida Antibody, IgG
Test CodeCANAB
Quest Code
34897
CPT Codes
86628<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 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?)
Grossly contaminated • Hemolyzed • Lipemic • Icteric specimens should not be used • Body fluids other than serum are not acceptable
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: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
<1.0
Interpretive Criteria
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 and convalescent titers should be compared.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
