ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Candida albicans Antibodies IgA, IgG, and IgM by ELISA : 0095200

Mnemonic: CANDIDA AB

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
By report
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Candida Antibody, IgG  
 
0.89 EV or less Negative - No significant level of detectable Candida albicans antibody.
0.90-0.99 EV Equivocal - Questionable presence of antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.00 EV or greater Positive - Antibody to Candida albicans detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.
 Candida Antibody, IgM  
 
0.89 EV or less Negative - No significant level of detectable Candida albicans antibody.
0.90-0.99 EV Equivocal - Questionable presence of antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.00 EV or greater Positive - Antibody to Candida albicans detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.
 Candida Antibody, IgA  
 
0.89 EV or less Negative - No significant level of detectable Candida albicans antibody.
0.90-0.99 EV Equivocal - Questionable presence of antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.00 EV or greater Positive - Antibody to Candida albicans detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.

Interpretive Data: The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.
CPT Code(s): 86628 x3
Cross References: Candida IgG, IgM, IgA Ab Panel (Candida albicans Antibodies, IgA, IgG, & IgM by ELISA) , Thrush (Candida albicans Antibodies, IgA, IgG, & IgM by ELISA)