“…The weakness of this method is primarily the time-to-answer, which takes at least 2 days but also its low sensitivity as various factors affect the growth of C. albicans in a laboratory setting [ 1 ]. Other diagnostic tests based on detection of C. albicans cell wall components, mainly polysaccharides, such as mannan and -D-glucan are considered beneficial [ 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 ]. However, their diagnostic value is undermined by many described cases of false positive results, as their concentration in blood is not specific and can be affected by dietary requirements or former administration of drugs [ 5 , 8 ].…”