{"product_id":"candida-albicans-ab-by-indirect-haemagglutination","title":"Candida Albicans Ab by Indirect Haemagglutination","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y6sugv\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eCandida Albicans Antibody (Ab) by Indirect Haemagglutination (IHA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eCandida Albicans Antibody by Indirect Haemagglutination (IHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e test helps detect antibodies produced against \u003cem data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e, a common fungal organism that can cause infections in the mouth, skin, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and bloodstream, especially in individuals with weakened immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"so7jdh\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eWhy is this test done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eThis test is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"emuni8\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eDetect systemic or invasive candidiasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bi3l0g\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eSupport diagnosis of chronic fungal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n4jhvw\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eEvaluate unexplained fever in immunocompromised patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"avq1g\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eMonitor patients with recurrent Candida infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119131c\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eAssist in identifying deep-seated fungal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15pau6r\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eSymptoms that may require testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5irz5b\" data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"756\"\u003ePersistent fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5akl7a\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eOral thrush or white patches in mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zipkim\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eRecurrent vaginal yeast infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uo0bfj\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eSkin or nail fungal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qdatct\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eFatigue and weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"920xd2\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eDifficulty swallowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7ur5q\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eAbdominal discomfort or bloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o84rm7\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eTest Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eIndirect Haemagglutination (IHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e – a serological technique used to detect antibodies against \u003cem data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e in blood samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"by9peh\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eBlood sample (Serum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p5q70f\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rmrme9\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eNo special fasting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sw8nns\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eInform your doctor about ongoing antifungal medications or immune-related conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17l9529\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eWho should get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p6xw6t\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eImmunocompromised individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0tzbx\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eDiabetic patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l9ip1s\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eCancer or transplant patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yfrfxt\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eIndividuals with recurrent fungal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0p1gn\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003ePatients on long-term antibiotics or steroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16153u4\" 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