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Lab Dept:
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Serology
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Test Name:
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CANDIDA ANTIBODY PANEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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CANAB
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Synonyms:
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Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Antibodies
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CPT Codes:
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86628 x3 – Antibody; Candida
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Test Includes:
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Candida IgA, IgM and IgG Antibody levels
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Evaluation of possible candida infection.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Sendouts - Serology
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Referred to:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories forward to Focus Technologies, Inc. (Test: FCANA/57158)
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Phone Numbers:
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MIN Lab: 612-813-6280
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STP Lab: 651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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3 - 9 days, test performed Monday and Thursday
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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3 mL (Minimum: 0.6 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1 mL (Minimum: 0.2 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Specimens other than serum; mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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IgG:
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<1.0 Antibody not detected
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IgM:
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<1.0 Antibody not detected
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IgA:
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<1.0 Antibody not detected
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Interpretive criteria:
<1.0 Antibody not detected
≥1.0 Antibody detected
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Systemic candidiasis is often characterized by markedly elevated levels of Candida-specific antibodies. However, interpretation of Candida antibody results is complicated by detection of these antibodies in healthy individuals, and blunted antibody responses in immunocompromised patients.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Focus Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.
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Test performed by Focus Technologies, Inc., 5785 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-4760.
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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References:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories March 2013
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Focus Technologies, Inc. March 2013
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Updates:
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4/28/2004: Test moved from the Minnesota Department of Health to Mayo Medical Laboratories forward to Focus Technologies, Inc.
7/14/2010: Mayo order code update.
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