Candidadnabldqlprobeamp
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 10650-0
- Short code
- CANDDNA
- Synonyms
- Candida DNA Bld Ql Probe amp
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- Sterile blood collection tube containing EDTA (purple-top) or specialized molecular diagnostic tube
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- probe-amp
- CPT
- 87481
- SNOMED
- 122580007
- Specimen volume
- 5-10 mL of whole blood; for pediatric patients, minimum 1-3 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 300
- Icterus max
- 40
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative (Candida species DNA not detected). A positive result indicates the presence of Candida DNA in blood.N/A
No special patient preparation is required. Specimen should be collected prior to initiation of antifungal therapy whenever possible, as antifungal agents may reduce assay sensitivity.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 15, 2026. · Read our editorial policy