Candida - 7 species: C. krusei, C. glabrata, C. dubliniensis, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. albicans, C. lusitaniae

Method of Examination: Real-Time PCR

Material for Testing: Vaginal swab, penile swab, urethral swab, or cytology in liquid medium.

Waiting Time for Test Results: Up to 5 working days.

Purpose of the Test: Testing using the Real-Time PCR method for the diagnosis of fungal infections; specifically targeting the presence of fungi from the Candida genus.

Species of Fungi Detected in the Test: The test detects the presence of 7 species of fungi from the Candida genus:

• C. krusei,
• C. glabrata,
• C. dubliniensis,
• C. parapsilosis,
• C. tropicalis,
• C. albicans,
• C. lusitaniae.

Candida is a parasitic fungus that can be present in the human body. Early detection can prevent the development of candidiasis, a fungal infection affecting the digestive and urinary systems.

When to Perform the Test? The test should be performed if there are concerning symptoms or suspicion of genital fungal infections:

• In women: Thick, purulent discharge with white or yellowish lumps, pain, irritation, and burning of the vagina and vulva, redness of the vaginal mucous membranes, itching, pain during sexual intercourse, pain during urination.
• In men: Pain/persistent itching of the penis, swelling and shallow erosions, lumps, and blisters with oozing content with an unpleasant odor, pain during sexual intercourse, frequent urge to urinate, burning during urination.

Benefits of the Test: Early identification of the cause of urogenital infection results in faster further diagnostics and/or appropriate treatment, which can protect the patient from the unpleasant consequences of its development.

Material Collection in Warsaw:

To arrange a pickup time for your shipment by a driver in Warsaw, please contact a BORLAMED employee by email or phone.

A laboratory employee will schedule a visit by our driver at the chosen time.

The material collection is free of charge.

You can also personally deliver the material for testing during the laboratory's working hours (Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Material Collection:

Schedule a pickup time for your shipment via courier or parcel locker – to do so, please contact a BORLAMED employee by email or phone. The laboratory employee will arrange for a courier or parcel locker and ask you to print the shipping label, which will be sent to your email address.

The material collection is free of charge.