Test Code LAB90455 TORCH IgM Antibody Panel
Reporting Title
TORCH Panel (IgM)
Methodology
Profile Information: | ||
Unit Codes | Published Name | Available Separately |
LAB957 | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibody, IgM | Yes |
LAB659 | Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL (pediatric volume: 1 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Note:
1. For primary infections, optimal draw time is 1 to 2 weeks after onset of symptoms.
2.A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable..
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86645 - CMV antibody, IgM
86694 - HSV type 1 and type 2 IgM combined assay
86778 - Toxoplasma gondii antibody, IgM
86777 - Toxoplasma gondii antibody, IgG (if appropriate)