Torch Panel, IgM TORCHM

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Torch Panel, IgM

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Torch Panel IGM

EPIC Order Name

TORCH (Toxoplasma/Rubella/Cytomegalovirus/Herpes Simplex Virus) Antibody Panel, IgM

Clinical Info

            ***   Herpes Simplex 1/2 IgM has been Discontinued ***
Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended for diagnosing congenital infections in newborns; tests should be selected individually to target the most likely infectious agents.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 2 ml serum ( 1 mL min)
Collection: Allow to clot at Room Temperature .
                 Separate for cells within 2 Hours of collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
2 Weeks Refrigerated
1 Year Frozen

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Include: Cytomegalovirus Abs IgM, Rubella Ab IgM; Toxoplasma gondii Abs IgM

Days Performed

TAT: 3-4 Days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

CPT

86645
86762
86778

PDM

5950971

Result Interpretation

This test should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).

Test                                                       Reference Range

Rubella Antibody IgM                              19.9 AU/mL or less- Not Detected

CMV Antibody IgM                                  29.9 AU/mL or less-Not Detected

Toxoplasma gondii Ab, IgM                        7.9 AU/mL or less- Not Detected

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