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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)