Antibody to *Candida* (fungal) in serum/plasma by immunoassay
This test checks for antibodies your body makes in response to *Candida*, a type of fungus that can live in your mouth, digestive tract, or skin. It helps determine if you may have been exposed to *Candida* or if your immune system is reacting to it.
["Helps identify possible fungal exposure or immune response, often used in chronic or recurrent infections."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 18419-2
- Short code
- CEPMIGG
- Synonyms
- Cephalospor Mold IgG Qn
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top or serum separator tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (ELISA or Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
- CPT
- 86001
- SNOMED
- 395112001
- Specimen volume
- 1 mL serum
- Stability
- Stable for 7 days at 2-8°C; for longer storage, freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test detects specific antibodies (immunoglobulins) produced by your immune system in response to *Candida* antigens. These antibodies are part of your body’s defense mechanism and can appear after exposure, though they may not always indicate an active infection. The method used is an immunoassay, which measures the presence and amount of these antibodies in your serum or plasma.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms suggestive of a *Candida* infection (e.g., persistent oral thrush, digestive issues, or skin rashes) or if you’ve had recurrent fungal infections despite treatment. It can also be used in research or monitoring for certain immune-related conditions.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is usually needed. You may have a small needle inserted into a vein (venipuncture) to draw blood, or your healthcare provider may collect a blood sample from your arm. If you’re concerned about discomfort, let them know so they can provide additional support.
What to Expect During the Test
The blood sample is sent to a lab where it is analyzed using an immunoassay technique. Results are typically available within a few days, depending on lab processing times. Your results will be reviewed by a healthcare professional to interpret the meaning.
Reference range
Reference values vary by laboratory; generally, results are reported in arbitrary units with negative, equivocal, and positive interpretive ranges based on assay-specific cutoffs.N/A
No special patient preparation required. Specimen collection can be performed at any time of day. Inform the ordering provider of any immunosuppressive therapy or recent immunotherapy, as these may affect antibody levels.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Candida antibody test
Frequently asked questions
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Can I eat or drink before this test?
Does this test diagnose a fungal infection?
Sources
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