Candida Albicans Antibodies (IgG,IgA,IgM)
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 Ml
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly contaminated • Icteric • Other body fluids
Order Code
CANDAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3435
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86628(3)
Billing Code
- 670620
CPT Statement
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.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
C. albicans IgG <1.0
C. albicans IgA <1.0
C. albicans IgM <1.0
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday; Report available: 2- 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 Ml
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly contaminated • Icteric • Other body fluids
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
C. albicans IgG <1.0
C. albicans IgA <1.0
C. albicans IgM <1.0
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday; Report available: 2- 4 days