Candida IgG Blood Test
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Test Code: 163005
Specimen Type: Blood
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Description:
Candida IgG Blood Test (Labcorp)
The Candida IgG test is used to screen for antibodies the body develops in response to Systemic Candidiasis or Candida. Candida is another name for yeast, a fungus which is normally found in small amounts in the body. The immune system normally keeps Candida under control but in cases where a person is sick or taking antibiotics, the yeast may spread, becoming a potentially dangerous infection. Candida occurs most often in the mouth (Thrush), genital region (yeast infection), and GI tract. A person experiencing a Candida infection can spread it to their partner through sexual contact. Symptoms of Candida can include a thick white discharge, itching or irritation in the genital area, a yeasty odor, and bloating. In some cases, Candida can spread to the blood, heart, or brain and become life-threatening.
There are several Candida antibody types which can be tested for. This test looks specifically for IgG Antibodies. The presence of IgG antibodies typically indicates a current or past infection. IgG antibodies may remain detectable for years after an infection has been treated.
A negative IgG test does not rule out the possibility of Candida infection as IgG antibodies may not be detectable if an infection has recently developed. A more thorough test is also available which looks for Candida IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies.
Turnaround time for the Candida IgG Abs test is typically 3-4 business days.
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Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
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