Candida Test
Perform a professional Candida test at home with a rapid vaginal swab test. Identify Candida albicans accurately to manage your health with this at-home kit.
Product details: EUR 29.99 — InStock — SKU B-CAN — GetTested
About this test
What This Test Measures
The Candida Test detects Candida albicans antigen from a vaginal swab sample.
Candida albicans is the Candida species most commonly associated with vaginal yeast infection. The test provides a qualitative result, meaning it indicates whether Candida albicans antigen was detected or not detected in the sample. This test does not provide a quantitative antigen level.
Target Audience
This test is intended for healthcare professionals who need a rapid Candida albicans antigen screening tool for use within healthcare settings.
How It Works
1. Order the Kit
The kit is ordered for professional use in healthcare settings.
2. Collect the Sample
A vaginal swab sample is collected according to the included instructions.
3. Prepare and Run the Test
The swab sample is mixed with the included extraction buffer and applied to the test cassette.
4. Read the Result
The result is read after 15 minutes. Results should not be interpreted after 20 minutes.
Sample Collection
The test uses a vaginal swab sample. The sample should be collected with the provided sterile swab and handled according to the included instructions.
Sample collection, preparation and result interpretation should be performed by healthcare professionals within the appropriate healthcare setting.
Preparation Before Testing
Bring the test, swab, buffer and any controls to room temperature 15 to 30 °C before testing, according to the included instructions.
Follow the included test instructions for sample collection, preparation, timing and result interpretation. Testing should be performed by healthcare professionals within the appropriate healthcare setting.
Symptoms and Clinical Context
Vaginal Candida overgrowth may be associated with symptoms such as itching, irritation, redness, discomfort and changes in vaginal discharge.
Clinical presentation can overlap with other vaginal or sexually transmitted infections, including bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea. For this reason, clinical context, patient history and any additional findings are important when assessing possible infection.
Important Limitations
This test is intended as a screening tool and provides qualitative detection of Candida albicans antigen from vaginal swab samples. It does not assess all causes of vaginal symptoms and does not provide a quantitative antigen level.
A negative result does not exclude Candida albicans infection if antigen levels are below the detectable limit of the test or if sample collection is insufficient.
Results should be interpreted by healthcare professionals together with patient history, symptoms and other relevant clinical information. Further assessment or additional testing may be needed when clinical suspicion remains.
Biomarkers included
- Candida albicans: Candida albicans is a type of yeast that can affect different parts of the body, most commonly causing vaginal yeast infections and gut overgrowth. Vaginal infections lead to itching, discomfort, and discharge, often resulting from an imbalance in natural flora. In the gut, overgrowth of Candida albicans can disrupt digestion, leading to bloating and changes in bowel habits. Factors such as diet,
How to prepare
Bring the test, swab and buffer to room temperature 15 to 30 °C before use. Follow the included test instructions for vaginal swab collection, sample preparation, timing and result interpretation.
Frequently asked questions
Can Candida symptoms overlap with other infections?
Yes. Symptoms such as itching, irritation, discomfort and changes in discharge can overlap with other vaginal or sexually transmitted infections. Clinical context is important when interpreting the result.
When should the result be read?
The result should be read after 15 minutes. Results should not be interpreted after 20 minutes.
Is this test intended for home use?
No. The test is CE-marked and intended for professional use in healthcare settings.
Customer reviews
5.0/5 (2)
- 5/5 — Efficient and simple to use in the clinic. Excellent for quick screening.
- 5/5 — Quick results as promised. Helps speed up patient assessment significantly.