See a healthcare professional for symptom review and exam
Oral swab or throat culture
Vaginal swab or culture
Skin scraping or swab
Blood test for invasive candidiasis
Urine test in selected cases
Stool test only if specifically ordered
Endoscopy with biopsy for suspected esophageal or GI involvement
Microscopy with KOH prep or Gram stain
Fungal culture and species identification
PCR or molecular fungal testing when available
Antifungal susceptibility testing if infection is confirmed
Do not self-diagnose based on symptoms alone