TORCH Antibodies, IgG, Quantitative

This profile detects antibody levels to Toxoplasma, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex I, herpes simplex II, (TORCH antibodies) to aid in the diagnosis of congenital infection. Toxoplasma , rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes are all causes of potentially catastrophic congenital infections, which can be quickly fatal or lead to chronic sequelae including hepatitis, encephalitis, and failure to thrive.

Demonstration of IgM antibody or rising titers of IgG antibody can confirm a diagnosis of specific infection. The availability of IgM specific assays also determines whether antibody in cord blood represents passive transfer from the mother (IgG antibody) or signifies congenital infection (IgM antibody).

Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.

Private MD Lab Services offers the following TORCH antibody levels:

The TORCH Antibodies, IgG, Quantitative contains the following tests:

cytomegalovirus, antibodies, EIA	rubella antibodies, EIA
herpes simplex I, antibodies, EIA	Toxoplasma antibodies, EIA
herpes simplex II, antibodies, EIA