Candida (IgA/IgG/IgM), Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Clinical Utility
Candida overgrowth is the most common cause of systemic fungal infection and accounts for 80% of all major systemic fungal infections. Symptoms may be attributed to food sensitivity because the invasive fungi can increase rapidly in number and permeate the digestive tract. Diets high in simple carbohydrates have been found to increase rates of oral candidiasis. Mild, chronic and poly-systemic candidiasis can be positively diagnosed by the determination of high serum levels of IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies against Candida antigens.
Source: http://foodallergy.com/nutrition-wellness/wellness-plans; Accessed 12-Oct-2016
Result Included
- Candida IgA
- Candida IgG
- Candida IgM
Aliases/Synonyms
Yeast
Test Location
Alletess
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Alletess website Yeast and Intestinal Immunity Panels
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 14 Days | 30 Days |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
15 days
Sample Report
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30