Candida Antibody
Order Name
CANDIDA AB
Test Number: 5569300
Revision Date 07/10/2025
Test Number: 5569300
Revision Date 07/10/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Candida Antibody
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Double immunodiffusion (DID) | 5074-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: 1mL (0.5mL Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Serum from Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Cause for Rejection: Lipemia; gross bacterial contamination |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-8 Days |
| Clinical Use | The literature currently has conflicting data on the usefulness of serologic testing for candida antibodies in patients with candidiasis. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 096719 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86628 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |