Candida Antibodies Blood Test
    Candida Antibodies Blood Test
    Candida Antibodies Blood Test
    Candida Antibodies Blood Test

Candida Antibodies Blood Test

£199

Confirm a current or previous fungal infection by testing for three different candida antibodies in your blood.

  • Results estimated in 8 working days
  • Convenient testing options
  • Bespoke doctor’s report
  • Free delivery

How do you want to take your sample?

  • Book a venous draw at a clinic   Venous
    +£35

    Visit one of our national clinic partners for a nurse to take your venous blood sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.
  • Book a venous draw at home with a nurse Venous
    +£59

  • Self-arrange a professional sample collection Venous
    Free

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Is it for you?

Candida normally lives in the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina without causing any problems. However, candida can multiply and cause infection.

See if high levels of candida IgG, IgA, and IgM are present in your blood, which may be a sign of a current or previous infection.

Biomarker table

Immunity

Candida albicans IgA

Learn more

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida that can cause infection in humans, the most common being Candida albicans. Candida yeasts normally reside in the intestinal tract and can be found on mucous membranes and skin without causing infection; however, the overgrowth of candida can cause symptoms to develop, which vary depending on the area of the body that is infected. IgA antibodies are associated with mucosal membrane infections.

Candida albicans IgM

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Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida that can cause infection in humans, the most common being Candida albicans. Candida yeasts normally reside in the intestinal tract and can be found on mucous membranes and skin without causing infection; however, the overgrowth of candida can cause symptoms to develop, which vary depending on the area of the body that is infected. IgM antibodies are involved in the very early stages of an immune response and first to be made by the body when fighting a new infection, providing short-term protection. The presence of IgM antibodies indicates a recent candida infection.

Candida albicans IgG

Learn more

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida that can cause infection in humans, the most common being Candida albicans. Candida yeasts normally reside in the intestinal tract and can be found on mucous membranes and skin without causing infection; however, the overgrowth of candida can cause symptoms to develop, which vary depending on the area of the body that is infected. IgG antibodies form after IgM antibodies and form the basis of long-term protection against infection. The presence of candida albicans IgG antibodies reflects a past or ongoing candida albicans infection.
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FAQs

What is a Candida Antibodies Blood Test?

Our Candida Antibodies Blood Test detects the three antibodies that form your immunity to candida: IgG, IgA, and IgM.

What can I learn from this test?

You can see when high levels of antibodies are present, which may be a sign of a current or previous infection with candida.

What is candida?

Candida is a yeast found naturally as part of the normal healthy gut micro flora and in the mouth and vagina.

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