Candida albicans IgM details
What Candida albicans IgM 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 IgM antibodies to Candida, part of a panel that also measures IgG and IgA. IgM is usually the first antibody type the immune system makes in response to an organism. A higher result can suggest a more recent or active immune response to Candida. Because most people are exposed to Candida throughout life, antibodies can be found in healthy people, so the result does not confirm infection on its own and is read together with the IgG and IgA results, your symptoms and other tests.
Tests that include Candida albicans IgM
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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