Candida is a type of yeast commonly found in the family Yeast-like fungi. In addition to being able to cause superficial infections (yeast type), pseudomycelium is another morphological manifestation of yeast-like fungi. Germ tube and pseudomycelium production occurs mainly in patients with invasive infections. Mannan is a component of the cell wall of Candida species, and this kit provides an effective auxiliary method for the detection of susceptible people
Name |
Candida Mannan Detection K-Set (Lateral Flow Assay) |
Method |
Lateral Flow Assay |
Sample type |
Serum, BAL fluid |
Specification |
25 tests/kit, 50 tests/kit |
Detection time |
10 min |
Detection objects |
Candida spp. |
Stability |
The K-set is stable for 2 years at 2-30°C |
Low detection limit |
0.5 ng/mL |
Disease |
Specimen |
Test |
Recommendation |
Level of evidence |
Candidemia |
Blood/Serum |
Mannan/anti-mannan |
Recommended |
II |
Chronic disseminated candidiasis |
Blood/Serum |
Mannan/anti-mannan |
Recommended |
II |
Model |
Description |
Product code |
MNLFA-01 |
25 tests/kit, cassette format |
FM025-001 |
MNLFA-02 |
50 tests/kit, strip format |
FM050-001 |