Torch 8 Test - (IgG & IgM)
Other (6)
- CYTOMEGALO VIRUS (CMV) - IGG
- CYTOMEGALO VIRUS (CMV) - IGM
- RUBELLA - IGG
- RUBELLA - IGM
- TOXO GONDII - IGG
- TOXO GONDII - IGM
Pregnancy (2)
- HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)-IgG
- HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)-IgM
Infectious Diseases (0)
What Does Torch 8 Test - (IgG & IgM) include?
TORCH is an acronym used in medicine to refer to a group of infections that can be harmful to a developing fetus if contracted by a pregnant woman. Each letter in the acronym represents a different infection:
- T: Toxoplasmosis
- O: Other infections (such as syphilis, varicella-zoster virus, and human parvovirus B19)
- R: Rubella (German measles)
- C: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- H: Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
These infections can be tested individually or as a group using a TORCH panel. The panel typically includes tests for specific antibodies, such as immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM), which are types of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection.
IgG antibodies are usually produced later in the course of an infection and can indicate a past or chronic infection, while IgM antibodies are typically produced earlier and can indicate a recent or acute infection.
Who should take TORCH 8 Test - (IgG & IgM)?
The TORCH panel, including testing for IgG and IgM antibodies, is typically recommended for pregnant women. The TORCH infections can potentially harm the developing fetus if contracted during pregnancy. Therefore, the test is used to screen pregnant women for these infections to determine if any preventive or therapeutic measures are necessary.
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What is the cost of Torch 8 Test - (IgG & IgM)?
The Torch 8 Test – (IgG & IgM) cost is Rs.3000, although it is now available for Rs.2318 because of the offer.
