Candida Antibodies Blood Test

This test measures IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies to Candida albicans, used to check for past or recent exposure. It suits people exploring a possible link between Candida and symptoms such as fatigue or digestive issues.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
8 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Candida albicans IgA
  • Candida albicans IgG
  • Candida albicans IgM

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
8 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Candida albicans IgA
  • Candida albicans IgG
  • Candida albicans IgM

About this test

This test measures three antibody classes against Candida albicans (IgA, IgG and IgM), which can help show past or recent exposure to Candida. It's aimed at people exploring a possible link between Candida and symptoms such as fatigue, digestive issues or recurrent infections, rather than confirming any specific diagnosis.

With three biomarkers covering different antibody classes, it places towards the high end for depth among the immunity tests we track. On price, at £199 it costs well above the typical immunity test of similar size in our tracking.

Documentation is a strength here, with the biomarkers, sample type, turnaround and collection options all spelled out clearly, aside from the report format, which isn't described. Trust signals score highly too, reflecting Medichecks' 4.5 Trustpilot rating (over 2,400 reviews), UKAS ISO 15189 accredited partner labs, doctor review as standard, and a track record stretching back to 2001. Collection convenience is middling, since there's no at-home option and you need a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit.

Who is it for?

This test suits you if you want to explore a possible link between Candida and symptoms such as fatigue, digestive issues or recurrent infections, and you want more than a single antibody marker. It is not a diagnostic test, so if you have ongoing symptoms, it's worth discussing them with your GP as well.

Because it costs more than many single-marker immunity tests, it will suit you best if the broader three-marker antibody picture is what you're after, rather than a quick single check.

How it works

You give your sample via an in-store clinic, a home nurse visit, or a venous draw at a clinic; there's no at-home finger-prick option for this test. The lab tests for IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies to Candida albicans, and a doctor reviews the result before your report is sent, typically within 8 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers three antibody classes (IgA, IgG, IgM) rather than a single marker.
  • A doctor reviews all three antibody results before your report is sent.
  • A home nurse visit is available if you cannot get to a clinic.

Cons

  • At £199, this is well above the typical immunity test of similar size we track.
  • No at-home collection option; you need a clinic or nurse visit.
  • Does not diagnose Candida infection on its own; it checks for antibody exposure.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Three-marker Candida antibody panel
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This blood test checks three Candida antibody markers (IgA, IgG, IgM) for £199, via a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit, with a doctor's comment included. Against other immunity tests of similar size that we track, it is priced well above the typical cost, which is the main trade-off for its broader antibody coverage.

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 9.5/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 83rd percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 3.8/10

    £199.00 against a median of £129.00 for the 93 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+54%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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