DNA Candida albicans — PCR, qualitative
Real-time PCR for Candida albicans DNA detection including early stages and asymptomatic cases. Used for urogenital candidiasis diagnosis.
Biomaterial: Vaginal, urethral, cervical swab, mucosal scrape, urethral secretion, first-void urine
- Do not urinate 1-2 hours before
- Do not use topical preparations/douching 24 hours before
- Exclude sexual contacts 24 hours before
Medications: Inform physician of antifungal drug intake
- Suspected urogenital candidiasis;
- asymptomatic sexually active patients;
- partner examination;
- treatment monitoring;
- preventive examinations.
Positive — Candida albicans DNA detected; active infection.
Negative — not detected.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Gynecologist, Urologist, Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner.