How do you know if you have Candidiasis? There are a number of tests that can be performed to give you an indication of whether or not you have this condition. They range from a saliva test that you do at home to laboratory testing which searches for candida antibodies in your blood and remnant candida in the stool. The yeast questionnaires have been used by doctor’s such as Dr. William G. Crook who wrote The Yeast Connection.” He specializes in the treatment of systemic yeast infections.

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The first method for testing for candida is a saliva test; this is a very good indicator of candida, and you can do it yourself!.

You may want to put out a glass of water in the bathroom or on the nightstand the night before you wish to do the test just to remind yourself not to brush your teeth prior to spitting into the glass. Yes, we have seen people test negative for yeast with this test. If you do NOT have a yeast concern, your saliva should stay at the top of the glass and will eventually dissipate. If you have candida, the test should look like this. You may have all or only one of the elements shown here.

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The second method is a simple questionnaire.

Here is a quote from Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum's book, "From Fatigued To Fantastic" :

"There are no definitive tests for yeast overgrowth that will distinguish yeast overgrowth from normal yeast growth in the body. There is one test that may be useful, though. This is a urine tartaric acid test. Tartaric acid is a waste product of yeast overgrowth. In fermenting wine, for example, it is critical to remove the tartaric acid. Otherwise, the wine would be toxic to people. Dr. William Shaw, head of the Great Plains Laboratory in Kansas City, Missouri, has found elevations in urine tartaric acid in both CFIDS/FMS patients and autistic children. In my experience, however, using Dr. William Crook's yeast questionnaire is still the most reliable way to tell if a person is at risk of yeast overgrowth."

Yeast Connection Test - Short Version

Developed by William G. Crook, M.D.

Are Your Health Problems Yeast Connected?

If your answer is yes to any question, check the box in the right hand column. When you've completed the questionnaire, add up the points you've checked. Your score will help you determine the possibility (or probability) that your health problems are yeast connected. A more definitive test follows this one and it is highly recommended that you take it as well.
Scoring for women:
If your score is 9 or more, your health problems are probably yeast connected. If your score is 12 or more, your health problems are almost certainly yeast connected.

Scoring for men:
If your score is 7 or more, your health problems are probably yeast connected. If your score is 10 or more, your health problems are almost certainly yeast connected.

If your score is in the high range, you need to take the long questionnaire as well to get a more accurate indication of the severity of condition.

Yeast Questionnaire - Long Version

This is not an online test. We suggest you print it, circle your scores and keep it for future reference and to discuss with your healthcare provider. The results are important for you and your doctor to know.

This questionnaire lists factors in your medical history that promote the growth of the common yeast, Candida Albicans (Section A), and symptoms commonly found in individuals with yeast-connected illness (Sections B and C).

*Filling out and scoring this questionnaire should help you and your physician evaluate how Candida Albicans may be contributing to your health problems. Yet it will not provide an automatic yes or no answer. A comprehensive history and physical examination are important. In addition, laboratory studies, x-rays, and other types of tests may also be appropriate.

Print Questionnaire

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The third method (and most expensive) is to run Laboratory Tests to check for abnormal candida levels. Laboratory Tests

If you want a more definitive test there are some laboratory options:

From the vitaminlady.com - At the bottom of the page Candida Albicans

YOU MAY SUSPECT that you have candida, BUT DO YOU KNOW? There is a simple test that can be done to determine whether you have a Candida problem: we have the kits here. The cost of the kit is $15.96 plus shipping, and you then send a stool sample off to the lab. You are personally responsible for the lab fee of $80.00. The results are sent directly to the Health Care Provider you select. I have often found that those with the most serious Candida problems also have parasites, and this Lab specializes in testing for those, too.

Candida Tests , More Candida Tests , and More Tests These links seem to have a very comprehensive list of who does what kind of testing. A recommended test by Michael T. Murray is the CDSA (Comprehensive Stool and Digestive Analysis) test. This excerpt was taken from his book called Chronic Candidiasis. A quote from the book states, "The CDSA is a battery of integrated diagnostic tests that evaluate digestion, intestinal function, intestinal environment, and absorption by carefully examining the stool. It is a very useful tool for determining which digestive disturbances are the likely underlying factors responsible for candida overgrowth. The CDSA may determine that the symptoms are not related to candida overgrowth but rather to other digestive ailments such as small intestine bacterial overgrowth and the "leaky gut" syndrome. This test will determine the levels of Candida albicans and also what factors may be responsible for promoting its overgrowth."

Here are some labs around the country that will test for candida - be aware that you made need a doctor's prescription for these labs to do an analysis for you.

Genova Diagnostic Laboratory: 1-800-522-4762 (Comprehensive Stool Analysis)
National BioTech Laboratory: 1-800-846-6285 (Candida Antibody Assays)
Diagnos-Techs: 1-800-87-TESTS
Meridian Valley Clinical Laboratory: 1-206-859-8700

Another laboratory method that can confirm the presence of candida overgrowth is measuring the level of antibodies to candida or the level of candida antigens in the blood. I rarely have people order these tests, however, because the results typically confirm what the patient's history and the CDSA reveal. Some patients may desire that Candida albicans is a responsible factor in the patient's health equation. In that situation, these blood studies can be quite helpful and can also be used as a way of monitoring the success of your therapy.

Antibody Assay Laboratory: 1-800-522-2611
Immunodiagnostic Lab: 510-635-4545
National BioTech Laboratory: 1-800-846-6385
Diagnos-Techs: 1-800-87-TESTS

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