Candida add on to IGG Food Panel

Overview The Candida IgG/IgA/IgM Bloodspot add-on measures IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies directed against Candida albicans using a dried blood spot sample. This test is designed as an add-on and must be ordered alongside the Nordic Food Panel 96 or 184 IgG Bloodspot, with analysis performed on a finger-prick sample collected by the patient. Measurement of multiple antibody classes allows practitioners to view immune responses associated with different exposure patterns. IgM, IgA and IgG antibodies may be present in varying combinations, providing context around recent, mucosal or longer-standing immune responses to Candida albicans. Practitioners typically consider these results alongside digestive symptoms, dietary intake, immune history and findings from the accompanying food antibody panel. Patterns are reviewed in the context of clinical history and other relevant laboratory results when discussing findings with clients. Indications Digestive concerns: Ongoing bloating, discomfort or altered bowel habits. Food sensitivity patterns: Suspected food sensitivities alongside digestive symptoms. Immune response: Recurrent infections or immune-related symptoms. Skin presentations: Rashes, itching or unexplained skin flare-ups. Oral and genital health: Recurrent oral thrush or vaginal candidiasis. Fatigue patterns: Persistent fatigue without a clear explanation. Dietary context: High intake of refined carbohydrates or sugars. Chronic symptoms: Long-standing, multisystem symptoms of unclear origin. Mucosal health: Symptoms affecting the gut, respiratory or urogenital mucosa. Practical Sample required: Bloodspot Requires a sample collected from pricking a finger and dropping blood on to a collection card. No phlebotomy service required. Patient can collect the sample themselves Methdology used: ELISA Average processing time: 21 days