96205:CANDIDA ALBICANS IgG, IgM and IgA ANTIBODIES
Alias Names:
Anti-Candida Antibodies
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Edit Date:
10/29/2010
Performed:
Wednesday, Saturday
Released:
48-72 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
86628-90 x3
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum from cells and pour into a plastic vial. Refrigerate.
Stability:
7 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL serum.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
Systemic candidiasis is often characterized by markedly elevated levels of Candida-specific antibodies. However, interpretation of Candida antibody results is complicated by detection of these antibodies in healthy individuals, and blunted antibody responses in immunocompromised patients.
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