Table 1.
Tests approved for the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis.
| Test | Turnaround Time | Diagnostic Value | Sensitivity | Specificity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture | 2–4 days | Positive | 21–71% | N/A | Allows susceptibility testing |
| T2Candida | 3–5 h | Positive | 91% | 99% | Approved for the detection of C. albicans, C. krusei, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and C. glabrata in whole blood. |
| β-D-glucan (Fungitell) | 1 h | ≥80 ng/L | 92% | 81% | Can be positive in other fungal infections |
| β-D-glucan + procalcitonin |
1 h | ≥80 ng/L <0.2 ng/mL |
96% | 98% | Can be positive in other fungal infections |