TORCH ALL EIGHT With UTSH

The TORCH ALL EIGHT is a set of tests for detecting infections in pregnant women. Infections can be transmitted down to the baby, and early diagnosis of infection can help to avoid difficulties in babies.

This test covers eight parameters including:

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - IgG

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - IgM

• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - IgG

• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - IgM

• Rubella - IgG

• Rubella - IgM

• Toxoplasma Gondii - IgG

• Toxoplasma Gondii - IgM

When to get Tested?

A doctor may suggest this test in your first prenatal visit, or if you have symptoms of certain diseases which may cause complications in newborns. Conditions including:

• Intellectual disability

• Heart problems

• Seizures

• Jaundice

• Low platelet levels

• Deafness

• Cataracts

Sample requirements:

• A medical expert will draw a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm.

Test preparation:

• No special preparation is needed. However, follow your doctor’s instructions.And it's Non-Fasting test.

Result interpretation:

• A positive result indicates that IgG and IgM antibodies have been found for one or more infections.

• A negative result indicates no IgG or IgM antibodies of any infection have been found.