Urgently take a test for Candida albicans, quantitative determination of fungal DNA by PCR (scraping, urine) in Kyiv, Med-Help clinic
Candida albicans is a fungus that can be found on the skin, vagina, intestines, and other places in the body. It can cause various diseases such as candidiasis of the skin, mouth, and vulvovaginitis. To detect a fungal infection in the body, it is necessary to take a test for candida albicans and determine the amount of fungal DNA using PCR.
How to prepare for the analysis?
Before taking a test for Candida albicans, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Before taking the test, you must follow a diet that excludes alcohol and certain foods, such as mushrooms, butter, raw vegetables and fruits, chocolate, cabbage and corn. These foods contain yeast, which can affect the accuracy of the test results.
- Two days before taking the test, you must stop taking antibiotics, antifungal and antiviral drugs.
- It is necessary to avoid contact with risk factors for increased risk of contracting a fungal infection (e.g. saunas, swimming pools, fungal skin infections, etc.) for several days before taking the test.
How does the analysis proceed?
Analysis for Candida albicans is carried out by collecting biological material – scrapings or urine, which is then sent to the Med-Help clinic laboratory for testing using the PCR method.
The PCR method allows you to determine the amount of fungal DNA in the sample and establish the presence of a fungal infection in the body. The results of the analysis are usually ready in a few days and are sent to the doctor who ordered the analysis.
What steps should be taken based on the analysis results?
If the test results show that there is a fungal infection in the body, the doctor may prescribe appropriate treatment. Treatment may include taking antifungal drugs that kill the fungi causing the infection. The doctor may also recommend dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent recurrence of fungal infections.
In general, regular checkups and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent a variety of diseases, including fungal infections.