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| Title | CANDIDA ANTIGEN |
| Specimen Requirement | <p>1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.</p> |
| Methodology | |
| Stability | Room Temp 7 days; Refrigerated 14 days |
| Reference Range | By Report* |
| Turnaround | 3-5 days Performed Mon-Sat |
| Clinical Use | <p>The assay detects circulating Candida antigen in patients with serious, disseminated infection. A consistently high or rising titer correlates with disseminated disease.</p> |
| Test Code | CANAG |
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