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Test Name:
Candida albicans IgA, IgG, and IgM Antibodies
- SBMF No:
43011 - Performance Lab Name:
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - Test Mnemonic:
CAN ABS - ABN:
Required – Not FDA-Approved - CPT Code:
86628x3 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
2343 - Test Includes:
Candida IgG Antibodies
Candida IgM Antibodies
Candida IgA Antibodies - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
1 week room temperature (20-30°C)
2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
2 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) - Reference Range:
- Candida albicans IgG, IgM & IgA Antibodies
- Less than 0.89 EIA Units . . . . Negative
0.89 - 0.99 EIA Units . . . . . . . Equivocal
Greater than 0.99 EIA Units . . Positive
- Additional Test Info:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Valencia. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. - Day Run:
Wed, Sat - Time Reported:
Next day
This is a sendout test. Please note that turnaround time is defined as the anticipated time from set up day to results release. - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY
