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A Candida Panel checks for yeast called Candida that can cause infections. You may hear it called a Candida test, yeast test, or fungal culture. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and keep everything in one place.
The Candida Panel is also called a yeast test or a fungal culture. This test looks for the presence of the Candida fungus using samples from a gentle swab, urine, stool, or sometimes blood sample. It helps show if yeast is present and may explain symptoms like itching, discharge, white patches, or a rash. Some panels use PCR, which is a lab method that looks for Candida’s genetic material.
Common reasons: symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection like itching or thick discharge, mouth or throat patches that look like cottage cheese, skin rashes that are red and itchy, repeat infections that keep coming back, or guidance before treatment if symptoms are unclear. If you’re unsure, LabFinder’s physician oversight can help you choose the right test and next steps.
Check in, share your ID and insurance, then give the sample. This may be a self or clinician swab, a clean catch urine sample, a stool kit to take home, or a small blood draw. The whole visit usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. The team will guide you and keep you comfortable.
Yes, this is a quick, routine lab test and is considered very safe. Depending on your order, the sample may be collected via a gentle swab, urine cup, stool kit, or small blood draw. Swabs may feel brief pressure. Urine or stool kits are simple and carry very low risk. If a blood draw is needed, you might feel a quick pinch or notice a small bruise that fades quickly. Tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you’ve fainted during blood draws before. Also share any recent antifungal creams, suppositories, or antibiotics, since they can affect results. We’re here to keep you comfortable at every step.
Basic prep: avoid using antifungal creams, suppositories, or douches for 24 to 48 hours before a vaginal swab, unless your doctor says otherwise. For a urine sample, arrive well hydrated and follow clean-catch steps. For a stool kit, follow the kit directions and avoid laxatives unless your physician tells you otherwise. Always follow any instructions from your doctor or the lab.
This test may help with vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, skin or diaper rashes caused by yeast, recurrent infections after antibiotics, and yeast in urine in some cases. Your doctor will review your results along with your history and symptoms before recommending any next steps.
You can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Many sites accept insurance, and coverage varies by plan and provider. LabFinder makes booking simple so you can focus on feeling better.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Candida Panel is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Candida Panel near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Candida Panel, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Candida Panel location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Candida Panel. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Candida Panel near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Candida Panel online. To make an appointment for a Candida Panel online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Candida Panel near you.
Yes, you can get a Candida Panel without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Candida Panel. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
