Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 www.alcat.com, you do not need dr rx for it. they do food panels, but you can order the candida test only. > > Is there a lab test to confirm a candida overgrowth/problem? Something > I could ask my doctor to order? Everytime I mention the POSSIBILITY of > candida he just says " No, you don't have that " Frustrating! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi, I had two candida tests. . .a stool analysis test and also a blood test (for systemic candida). The stool analysis came back negative, which I thought was odd since I have a white coated tongue and also continous yeast infections. After I did some reading and found that stool tests are very inaccurate and pretty much a waste of money. The blood test came back " equivical " meaning I may or may not currently have candida issues. I paid both out of pocket and the tests ran over $400 total! It seems the best test is the spit test where you put out a glass of water and first thing in the morning, you spit in the glass and after a few minutes (say 10 or more) if your spit has strings hanging down from it, you have candida problems. [ ] candida testing Is there a lab test to confirm a candida overgrowth/problem? Something I could ask my doctor to order? Everytime I mention the POSSIBILITY of candida he just says " No, you don't have that " Frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 You could also try an Organic Acid Test (OAT) from Great Plains labs. I believe it looks at sme of the toxins given off by Candida and passed through the urine. http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/home/eng/oat.asp _______________________________________ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 > > Hi, > I had two candida tests. . .a stool analysis test and also a blood test (for systemic candida). The stool analysis came back negative, which I thought was odd since I have a white coated tongue and also continous yeast infections. After I did some reading and found that stool tests are very inaccurate and pretty much a waste of money. The blood test came back " equivical " meaning I may or may not currently have candida issues. I paid both out of pocket and the tests ran over $400 total! > It seems the best test is the spit test where you put out a glass of water and first thing in the morning, you spit in the glass and after a few minutes (say 10 or more) if your spit has strings hanging down from it, you have candida problems. ==>Hi . The spit is not reliable either. It will show if you have thrush in your mouth, but not if you don't have it there, yet you have it throughout your stomach and intestines, and other mucus membranes. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 > > Is there a lab test to confirm a candida overgrowth/problem? Something > I could ask my doctor to order? Everytime I mention the POSSIBILITY of > candida he just says " No, you don't have that " Frustrating! ==>No lab tests can be conclusive for candida. The best test is Dr. Crook's Questionnaire. You need to read my main candida article " How to Successfully Overcome Candida " which is the basis of this group, so you understand what we are discussing, etc. Here's the articles on candida on my website: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu2.php Here's Dr. Crook's Questionnaire: http://www.mall- net.com/cgibin/quiz4.cgi?quiz=crook.qa The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 > > Bee, My blood test came back negative and my spit test yesterday was negative but this morning positive? Does this mean I don't have Candida? What is going on? +++Hi Sue. No, that does not mean you do not have candida, since no laboratory tests can be conclusive for having candida, and the spit test is totally unreliable - see this article for an explanation and the Candida Questionnaire to take: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro3.php But remember, even if you do not have candida, this program is an overall health program that improves anyone's health! All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I would like to ask - is spit test is reliable why to test candida? > > Hello, > > I would like - is spit test is reliable why to test candida? My spit test definitly possitive, questionier borderline, but genova candida saliva antibodies are negative. > > IgG 8.7 (range < 10 U/ml) > IgA 2.9 (range < 10 U/ml) > > Thank for answers > > Antanas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 The spit test unfortunately is not reliable, but it is often a good indicator that you could well be suffering with systemic candidiasis Antanas. If the Genova saliva antibodies is negative, then you don't suffer with systemic candidiasis, so you can cross that off your list of associated conditions that need to be eliminated. Hello, I would like - is spit test is reliable why to test candida? My spit test definitly possitive, questionier borderline, but genova candida saliva antibodies are negative. IgG 8.7 (range < 10 U/ml) IgA 2.9 (range < 10 U/ml) Thank for answers Antanas No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2930 - Release Date: 06/10/10 18:35:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thats a good question! Thats very odd, I would almost want to re-do the Genova test Can you ask them to a second test, as it appears misleading in your case In my case both spit test and Genova were consistent However, Dr Peatfield would rely on the spit test and would only validate through Genova so I suppose spit test prevails. Alla > > Hello, > > I would like - is spit test is reliable why to test candida? My spit test definitly possitive, questionier borderline, but genova candida saliva antibodies are negative. > > IgG 8.7 (range < 10 U/ml) > IgA 2.9 (range < 10 U/ml) > > Thank for answers > > Antanas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Spit test unfortunately is only an indication that you might be suffering with systemic candidiasis. The results can be flawed depending on many things, including what you have eaten or drunk, and probably some drugs, though I am not sure about that. It's the same with people doing the 24 hour salivary adrenal profile. Some people cannot produce sufficient saliva to fill the little test tubes, so they such on a lemon - not realising the lemon taints the saliva and makes the test useless. If your spit tests looks positive, then I would definitely get tested through Genova. If the spit test is negative, I would see no indication to spend money on further testing. Also, if the spit test was 100% positive, I would not be encouraging people to spend their hard earned money on an unnecessary test. Luv - Sheila Thats a good question! Thats very odd, I would almost want to re-do the Genova test Can you ask them to a second test, as it appears misleading in your case In my case both spit test and Genova were consistent However, Dr Peatfield would rely on the spit test and would only validate through Genova so I suppose spit test prevails. Alla > > Hello, > > I would like - is spit test is reliable why to test candida? My spit test definitly possitive, questionier borderline, but genova candida saliva antibodies are negative. > > IgG 8.7 (range < 10 U/ml) > IgA 2.9 (range < 10 U/ml) > > Thank for answers > > Antanas > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2930 - Release Date: 06/11/10 18:35:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 MODERATED TO REMOVE MESSAGES ALREADY READ. PLEASE LEAVE JUST A SMALL PORTION OF WHAT YOU ARE RESPONDING TO AND DELETE THE REST, BEFORE CLICKIng 'SEND'. - Sheila ___________________________________________________________ I agree with you Sheila. Dr. Peatfield write in his book about positive spit test: " good chance that candida is present. To confirm this you can do salivary antibody test, which is a most reliable way of making the diagnosis " . Sheila i have never ever heard about lemon and false saliva results. Even in genova in there papers didn't mention to avoid lemon. > Spit test unfortunately is only an indication that you might be suffering > with systemic candidiasis. The results can be flawed depending on many > things, including what you have eaten or drunk, and probably some drugs, > though I am not sure about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Grrr! I know that I read that lemon juice should not be used as an aid to stimulating saliva flow as it could contaminate the result, but I cannot find it now and cannot think where I would find it. However, here is another company that lists how you should prepare to do a 24 hour salivary test and they mention there several things that could contaminate the results http://thehqlprotocol.com/pdfs/booklets/saliva_collection_instructions.pdf .. If anybody finds the lemon juice info. please let us all know. luv - Sheila Sheila i have never ever heard about lemon and false saliva results. Even in genova in there papers didn't mention to avoid lemon. > Spit test unfortunately is only an indication that you might be suffering > with systemic candidiasis. The results can be flawed depending on many > things, including what you have eaten or drunk, and probably some drugs, > though I am not sure about that. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2933 - Release Date: 06/12/10 18:35:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Does anyone know a good way of testing for candida other than the spit test? ive heard some get some sort of stool test.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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