Serological biomarkers of candidemia: a retrospective evaluation of three assays.
Karl DichtlUlrich SeyboldJohannes WagenerPublished in: Infection (2018)
Serological markers are valuable tools for the early diagnosis of candidemia. Ab, Ag, and BDG testing are all characterized by high specificity. The Wako BDG test is significantly more sensitive compared to combined Candida-Ag/Ab testing, particularly in the setting of non-albicans species and specific host factors.