Candida panel

MicroGenDX Candida Panel: The Gold Standard in Fungal Infection Testing

Get Ahead of Candida Auris with Early Detection

When unexplained health issues disrupt your life, it can be challenging to get the answers you need. Recurring infections, unexplained fatigue, or digestive discomfort may all be signs of an underlying fungal infection, possibly one caused by a Candida fungal species. 

MicroGenDX’s Candida Panel Test is your comprehensive solution, yielding precise and rapid diagnostics to help you and your healthcare provider uncover the presence of a Candida species and address it head-on. 

Why Choose MicroGenDX’s Candida Panel?

Our Candida Panel stands out as a premier diagnostic tool due to its use of leading-edge qPCR testing technology and its focus on providing quick, accurate, and reliable results. 

1. Broad Detection Capabilities: The Candida Panel tests for five key Candida species:

• Candida auris (C. auris)
• Candida albicans (C. albicans)
• Candida glabrata (C. glabrata)
• Candida parapsilosis (C. parapsilosis)
• Candida tropicalis (C. tropicalis)

Each of these species can cause different types of infections, and knowing which one is responsible is critical for meaningful treatment. 

2. Advanced Testing Technology: Utilizing real-time quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) technology, the Candida Panel offers highly accurate, dependable detection.

qPCR detects and amplifies the genetic material of the Candida species present in your sample, providing precise identification based on a pathogen’s DNA.

3. Rapid Turnaround: Understanding the urgency of addressing health concerns, MicroGenDX includes overnight shipping with your kit and delivers your results within 24-48 hours after receiving your sample. A quick turnaround means you can begin treatment sooner to prevent the worsening of symptoms.

4. Variety of Sample Types: With MicroGenDX, you can expect flexibility as you can collect your sample type of choice. The test is versatile, accepting urine, nail, tissue, swab, or sputum samples making it very accommodating and easy to use from the comfort of home.

5. Support Each Step of the Way: We believe that empowerment comes from understanding. That’s why our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team is here to support you throughout the testing process.

Who Should Use the Candida Panel Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing persistent symptoms that may be related to Candida overgrowth but have struggled to find a clear diagnosis. Consider the Candida Panel if you are dealing with:

• Recurrent Infections: Frequent yeast infections, oral thrush, or urinary tract infections that don’t fully resolve with standard treatments.
• Digestive Issues: If you’ve been struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or irregular bowel movements without relief and that have not improved with dietary changes.
• Unexplained Fatigue: Persistent tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest or seem to have an obvious cause.
• Skin Problems: Persistent skin rashes, eczema, or fungal infections could be signs of an imbalance caused by Candida.
• Brain Fog and Mood Changes: Difficulty focusing, poor memory, anxiety, or depression that cannot easily be explained by other causes.

How the Candida Panel Works

1. Order Your Test: Purchase your Candida Panel Test directly on this page. Once your order comes through, we’ll ship the kit directly to your doorstep. 

2. Collect Your Sample: Once you receive your sample collection kit, follow the easy instructions to provide a sample. Depending on your symptoms, this could be a urine, tissue, or swab sample. For optimal results, we recommend taking a swab sample, as it allows for the highest-quality detection for the fungi.

After you collect your sample, use the unique identifier included in your kit to register it on our website. Registration ensures you’ll receive your results in a timely manner.

3. Ship Your Sample: After collecting your sample, package it using the materials provided in the kit. Then, use the provided overnight shipping label to send your sample to our state-of-the-art laboratory. For best results, send your sample within 24 hours of collection. 

4. qPCR Testing: Once your sample arrives at our lab, our team of experts will process it using qPCR (quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing technology. This method amplifies and picks up even the smallest traces of Candida fungal DNA with high precision. 

While fungal cultures can take weeks to produce results, qPCR delivers highly accurate and reliable results in 24-48 hours to let you know if a Candida species is present.

5. Receive Your Results: Within 24 to 48 hours of sample receipt, your results will be available online via our secure portal. These results will clearly identify which Candida species are present if any are detected.

6. Take Action: With test results in hand, you should consult with your healthcare provider to decide on your next steps which may involve treatment or monitoring your situation.