Candida albicans presence in urine (qualitative probe)
This test checks for the presence of *Candida albicans*—a type of yeast—in your urine using a special probe. It helps identify if yeast infection (yeast overgrowth) may be affecting your urinary system.
["A positive result may signal a urinary yeast infection requiring medical evaluation."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 76595-8
- Short code
- CALDNA
- Synonyms
- C albicans its XXX.tiss NAA+probe
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, DNA-free, RNase-free screw-capped container; or viral transport medium (VTM) for tissue specimens. Avoid formalin fixation or paraffin embedding for NAA testing.
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- probe-amp-tar
- CPT
- 87798
- SNOMED
- 122450005
- Specimen volume
- Approximately 0.5-1 g of tissue (minimum 0.2 g); tissue biopsy fragment or punch biopsy
- Stability
- Refrigerated (2-8°C): up to 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or lower): up to 30 days; Room temperature: process within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The probe detects *Candida albicans* DNA or antigens in your urine sample. Unlike traditional cultures, this method provides results faster and without needing to grow the yeast in a lab.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like frequent urination, burning, or unusual discharge, especially if you’ve recently taken antibiotics (which can disrupt gut or urinary tract flora).
How the Test Works
A small urine sample is collected and tested using a specialized probe that identifies *Candida albicans* through molecular or immunological methods. Results are typically available within hours.
What the Results Mean
A positive result suggests possible yeast infection, but it doesn’t confirm the cause. Follow-up may include cultures or additional tests to pinpoint the exact issue.
Reference range
Not detected (negative). Results reported as Detected or Not Detected. Quantitative results [#/mass] reported as copies per unit mass of tissue when present.N/A
No special patient preparation required. Specimen collection should be performed using aseptic technique to prevent contamination. Tissue biopsy should be collected in sterile container without fixatives if molecular testing is desired.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance: Yeast Infections in Urine
Short name
Urine Candida probe
Frequently asked questions
Why was I asked to take this test?
What does a positive result mean?
Can I prevent yeast infections from affecting my urine?
Sources
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