Blue Horizon Medicals Immunity & infection

Candida Screen

Test for antibodies to Candida

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • IgG to Candida species

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • IgG to Candida species

About this test

Test for systemic candidiasis - looking for specific IgG antibodies to Candida species which if present will demonstrate evidence of infection at some point in the past. If the initial screen is positive, a further confirmatory test will be undertaken. The cost for this further test is included in the price.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 4.5/10

    £180.25 against a median of £129.00 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+40%).

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