The TORCH panel looks at antibodies to toxoplasma, rubella, CMV and herpes. It is done for: selected pregnancy and newborn problems.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The TORCH panel is a blood test used to check for antibodies to four specific viruses: toxoplasma, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus. It is typically done for pregnant women and newborns to detect any recent or past infections. The test is prepared without fasting and results are specific to the laboratory. High or positive results may indicate a past or recent infection, while low or negative results suggest no infection. The general information provided is not a diagnosis and should be interpreted by a qualified health worker. The panel measures antibodies to toxoplasma, rubella, CMV, and herpes. The sample type is blood, and a high or positive result indicates a past or recent infection, while a low or negative result indicates no infection.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Selected pregnancy and newborn problems.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Past or recent infection depending on IgG or IgM. Low or negative may mean: No infection detected. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibodies to toxoplasma, rubella, CMV and herpes.
Blood
Past or recent infection depending on IgG or IgM.
No infection detected.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the TORCH panel measure?
Antibodies to toxoplasma, rubella, CMV and herpes.
Why is the TORCH panel done?
Selected pregnancy and newborn problems.
Do I need to fast for the TORCH panel?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive TORCH panel mean?
Past or recent infection depending on IgG or IgM.
What does a low or negative TORCH panel mean?
No infection detected.
What is the normal range for the TORCH panel?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is TORCH panel done?
Selected pregnancy and newborn problems.
Do I need to prepare or fast for TORCH panel?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Past or recent infection depending on IgG or IgM. Low or negative may mean: No infection detected. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references