Candida Precipitins

Immunology

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Description

This test is of limited clinical utility as antibodies can be seen in normal individuals. The presence of antibodies may be seen in chronic Candida infections. Candidiasis can take the form of superficial infection of the skin, deep fungal infection (an aspergilloma) or an invasive systemic infection (usually only in the immunosuppressed). Antibodies to Candida can be found in the absence of disease, simply because of exposure to commensal yeast flora [1].

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Indications

Candida infections / Chronic mucocutaneous Candidiasis.

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Sample Type

2mL Serum (Gel 5mL Yellow tube). Requests from outside Sheffield: Transport at ambient temperature via Royal Mail or Courier.

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Reference Range

< 60 mg/L.
Reference range established in house.

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Turnaround Time

Within 5 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Results should be interpreted in conjunction with the symptoms, clinical history, radiology and any other available data.

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References

Eduard W. Immunoglobulin G antibodies against moulds and actinomycetes as biomarkers of exposure in the working environment. Occupational Allergy. 1995. 1:247-250.
Lew MA. Diagnosis of systemic candida infections. Annual Review of Medicine. 1989. 40:87-97. [Ref 1].

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