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Epic Code LAB1231926 Candida albicans Antibodies, IgA, IgG, and IgM

Test Name Alias

LAB1231127 | Quest: 30440 | XCAIG 

Clinical Information

Candida albicans Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) - Candidiasis is a fungal infection that may cause localized or systemic disease. The severity of infection is broad extending to life threatening. Acute or convalescent titers should be compared.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

 

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F).

 

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and keep at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 0.2 mL)

Rejection Criteria

  • Hemolysis

  • Lipemia
  • Grossly contaminated
  • Icteric
  • Other body fluids
  • Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send out Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Monday, Wednesday- Saturday.
Results available in 2-4 days.

Reference Range

C. albicans IgG

<1.0

C. albicans IgA

<1.0

C. albicans IgM

<1.0


Interpretive Criteria

<1.0

Antibody Not Detected

≥1.0

Antibody Detected

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

CPT

86628x3.

LOINC

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

10/31/2025

Orderable Regions

Send Outs