Test Details
Methodology
Double immunodiffusion (DID)
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 8 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Diagnose systemic candidiasis
Limitations
Candida normally occur in the mouth, vagina, and GI tract of many individuals. Assay sensitivity is about 50%.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Reference Range
Negative
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096719 | Candida Antibodies, Qual | 5074-0 | 096719 | Candida Antibodies, Qual | 5074-0 | |
| Order Code | 096719 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Candida Antibodies, Qual | |||||
| Order Loinc | 5074-0 | |||||
| Result Code | 096719 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Candida Antibodies, Qual | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 5074-0 |