Candida Antibody
Order Name
CANDIDA AB
Test Number: 5569300
Revision Date 10/20/2017
Test Number: 5569300
Revision Date 10/20/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Candida Antibody
|
Immunodiffusion | 35270-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Wed, Fri. No holidays |
| Expected TAT | 1-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | The literature currently has conflicting data on the usefulness of serologic testing for candida antibodies in patients with candidiasis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86628 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |