Calbicansiggmcnc
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 35530-5
- Short code
- CANDG
- Synonyms
- C albicans IgG-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST, tiger-top) or red-top tube without anticoagulant. Avoid hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric samples when possible.
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 15
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detection of Candida albicans-specific IgG antibodies; may also be performed by indirect immunofluorescence or automated immunoassay platforms
- CPT
- 86628
- SNOMED
- 17138001|417828005
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL); collect 5-10 mL whole blood in SST or red-top tube
- Stability
- Serum stable for 7 days at 2-8°C; for longer storage, freeze at -20°C or below for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 200
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 40
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay methodology. Generally: Negative < 10 U/mL (or AU/mL), Equivocal 10-15 U/mL, Positive > 15 U/mL. Some labs report as Index Value: Negative < 0.9, Equivocal 0.9-1.1, Positive > 1.1. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests (culture, PCR, beta-D-glucan).N/A
No special preparation or fasting required. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of any immunosuppressive conditions, recent antifungal therapy, or underlying diseases (e.g., diabetes, HIV, cancer) that may affect antibody production.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 15, 2026. · Read our editorial policy