The invention relates to a monoclonal antibody, or any of the fragments thereof, obtained from the hybridoma deposited with the ECACC under access number 09042201. Said antibody can recognise the GAPDH protein of Candida famata. In addition, the invention relates to the aforementioned hybridoma, the epitope of the GAPDH protein of Candida famata recognised by said monoclonal antibody, the uses of the hybridoma, the antibody or epitope or the kit containing same. The invention further relates to a method for the detection of Candida famata or for determining the evolution of candidiasis produced by said microorganism.