iAMP® Candidiasis Detection Kit

The iAMP® Candidiasis Detection Kit is intended for use to qualitatively detect 6 Candida spp. causing VVC: Candida albicans, Candida dubliniensis, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei in vaginal/cervical swab samples.

The kit simultaneously identifies Candida glabrata and Candida krusei from the rest of 4 Candida spp. to provide additional information for the treatment. Based on our isothermal technology, the Candidiasis detection kit features a very simple procedure without the need of DNA extraction or purification, a rapid detection of less than 90 minutes and superior sensitivity and specificity.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) occurs as a result of displacement of the normal vaginal flora by species of the fungal genus Candida. The usual symptoms include irritation, itching, burning with urination and thick whitish discharge which are commonly found in other vaginal infections as well. Therefore, a laboratory test is needed to distinguish vaginal candidiasis for appropriate treatment.

VVC can be classified based on severeness of the symptoms, recurrence frequency and level of resistance to antifungal agents. Different species have varying level of susceptibility to –azole antifungal agents making it crucial to differentiate between them. For example, several research has shown that C glabrata isolates demonstrated decreased in vitro susceptibility to fluconazole whereas C krusei is considered intrinsically resistant to it.