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Test Name:
Candida Antigen Detection
- SBMF No:
43504 - Performance Lab Name:
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - Test Mnemonic:
CANDIDA AG - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
86403 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
9190 - Also Known As:
Candida Ag - 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:
Room temperature or refrigerated - Spec Stability:
7 days room temperature (20-30°C)
14 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
6 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Latex Particle Agglutination - Use:
The assay detects circulating Candida antigen in patients with serious, disseminated infection. A consistently high (>= 1:4) or rising titer correlates with disseminated disease. - Reference Range:
< 1:2 - Day Run:
Mon-Sat - Time Reported:
Same 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 ORGANISM
