Test Name
TORCH 10
Aliases
TORCH 10 ANTIBODIES (IGG & IGM)
Abbreviations
TORCH
Test Classification
PANEL (PACKAGES)
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2-3mL serum. Centrifuge SST (serum gel tubes) within 1-2 hours of collection. Centrifuge red top vacutainers and aliquot serum within 1-2 hours of collection. The separation vial must be labelled with at least 2 patient identifiers and the sample type.
Test components: Toxoplasma IgG & IgM, Rubella IgG & IgM, CMV IgG & IgM, HSV 1 IgG & IgM, HSV 2 IgG & IgM.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C
Clinical Utility
The TORCH panel screens for infections that can cause serious complications in pregnant women and newborns. It tests for IgG and IgM antibodies for Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV). This panel helps identify maternal infections that could lead to congenital abnormalities or pregnancy complications. It's crucial for prenatal care, allowing early intervention to prevent or manage potential fetal infections. The results guide pregnancy management, delivery decisions, and newborn care strategies.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026