PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The TORCH Panel is a blood test used to screen for infections that may affect pregnancy and fetal development. These infections can be transmitted from mother to fetus and may be associated with congenital complications if acquired during pregnancy.
This panel is commonly ordered during prenatal care or when there is concern for possible congenital infection.
The panel includes 5 tests:
Toxoplasma (TOX): Screens for exposure to Toxoplasma gondii
Rubella (RUB): Evaluates immunity or infection related to rubella virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Screens for CMV exposure or infection
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1 / HRP1): Detects antibodies related to HSV-1 infection
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2 / HRP2): Detects antibodies related to HSV-2 infection.
Torch Panel (TOX, RUB, CMV, HRP1, HRP2)
PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The TORCH Panel is a blood test used to screen for infections that may affect pregnancy and fetal development. These infections can be transmitted from mother to fetus and may be associated with congenital complications if acquired during pregnancy.
This panel is commonly ordered during prenatal care or when there is concern for possible congenital infection.
The panel includes 5 tests:
Toxoplasma (TOX): Screens for exposure to Toxoplasma gondii
Rubella (RUB): Evaluates immunity or infection related to rubella virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Screens for CMV exposure or infection
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1 / HRP1): Detects antibodies related to HSV-1 infection
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2 / HRP2): Detects antibodies related to HSV-2 infection.
