Candida albicans IgG details
What Candida albicans IgG shows
Candida albicans is a yeast that normally lives in small amounts in the mouth, gut and on the skin, and can sometimes overgrow and cause infection. This blood test measures IgG antibodies to Candida, part of a panel that also measures IgA and IgM. IgG is the antibody type that builds up over time and can stay raised after past exposure. A higher result shows your immune system has responded to Candida, which can occur with current or past infection or overgrowth. Because most people are exposed to Candida throughout life, IgG is often found in healthy people, so the result does not confirm infection on its own and is read alongside symptoms and other tests.
Tests that include Candida albicans IgG
This test checks for antibodies against Candida albicans, a fungus that can cause candidiasis. Candidiasis can be a simple, localized infection or a severe, systemic illness that might be life-threatening. By comparing antibody levels from different times (acute or convalescent), providers can understand the infection's progress.
- Candida albicans IgA Measures IgA antibodies to Candida albicans, a common yeast, to look at the immune response to this organism in suspected Candida infection.
- Candida albicans IgG Measures IgG antibodies to Candida albicans, a common yeast, to look at the immune response to this organism in suspected Candida infection.
- Candida albicans IgM Measures IgM antibodies to Candida albicans, a common yeast, to look at the immune response to this organism in suspected Candida infection.
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