Candida lusitaniae

Candida lusitaniae is a species-level diagnostic test that identifies the presence of C. lusitaniae in genital or urinary samples collected at home and processed by a clinical laboratory. The service typically uses culture and/or molecular methods to confirm species and may include antifungal susceptibility testing—information that is clinically important because C. lusitaniae can show variable antifungal susceptibility patterns compared with more common Candida species.

This home testing option is suited for people with persistent or recurrent vaginal yeast symptoms, suspected yeast-related urinary infections, or those who have not responded to empirical antifungal therapy. Samples are collected discreetly at home across Dubai and the UAE, sent to licensed laboratories for rapid reporting, and accompanied by interpretive results to support follow-up with your treating clinician.

• Candida lusitaniae detection
• Species identification (Candida spp.)
• Antifungal susceptibility profile (MIC)
• Semi-quantitative colony count
• Sample type recorded (vaginal swab / midstream urine)

• Recurrent or persistent vulvovaginal yeast symptoms despite treatment
• Burning or painful urination with suspected fungal involvement
• Failure of empirical antifungal therapy or frequent relapses
• Immunocompromised patients with unexplained fungal infections
• Prior to specialist-directed antifungal therapy to guide treatment

• Discreet at‑home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Species-level identification to guide targeted therapy
• Antifungal susceptibility results to inform drug choice
• Rapid laboratory processing and professional reporting
• Confidential results and follow-up guidance for clinicians

• Vaginal swab or midstream clean-catch urine sample collected at home
• Avoid vaginal douching or sexual intercourse 24–48 hours before sampling
• Do not use topical antifungals for 48–72 hours prior to sample collection
• Valid ID and booking details required; minors require parental consent per UAE regulations