Candida IgG (IFA)
Sample: Serum
Schedule: Daily (Immunofluorescence)
Units: Titer
Range: Any positive titer indicates past infection.
Remarks: Candida spp normally is found in the mouth, vagina, and gastrointeestinal tract of many persons. Immunodepressed patients show high incidence of candidiasis. Positive IgG tests indicates past infection anytime in the past and positive Candida gM test indicates possible current infection. Nevertheless antibodies test is not reliable for diagnostic purposes.