Test Information:
A TORCH panel is a group of blood tests used to screen for specific infections in pregnant women that can be harmful to the fetus. This package includes the following tests: Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma IgM, Rubella IgG, Rubella IgM, Cytomegalovirus IgG, Cytomegalovirus IgM, Herpes Simplex Virus I IgG, Herpes Simplex Virus I IgGM, Herpes Simplex Virus II IgG, and Herpes Simplex Virus II IgM.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
4 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
Please refer to individual test item for more information on the specific assay in the package.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: ≤ 14 days - Storage: 15 to 30°C
Stability: ≤ 3days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Daily, Cut-off: 1200H
Results Availability:
Following day, 1200H