Torch All Ten Test

Description

Torch All Ten Test

TORCH IgG And IgM 10 Parameters Test Profile

The TORCH Ten Profile Test refers to a group of tests performed on pregnant women to determine certain infections or to screen newborns for infections caused by Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex virus, and a group of other pathogens (TORCH) that may cause maternal illness or birth defects in the newborn.

Why TORCH all ten tests IgG and IgM done?

The TORCH Ten Profile Test is performed;

• To detect and help in the diagnosis of an infection caused by the TORCH group of pathogens in a pregnant woman (usually in the first trimester), or in a woman planning pregnancy
• To screen for infections in a woman in case of recurrent miscarriage
• To screen for infections in a newborn,

What torch all ten test measures?

The TORCH Profile test detects antibodies against Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2.

TORCH is an acronym that stands for a group of infectious diseases that may occur in a pregnant woman or a newborn, leading to illness and birth defects;

Toxoplasmosis: Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This infection can pass from the pregnant mother to the unborn child through the placenta. This infection most commonly occurs from eating uncooked contaminated meat, raw eggs, handling faeces of cats, or drinking raw goat’s milk. This infection can cause miscarriage, vision loss, seizures, hearing loss or other birth defects in the newborn.

Rubella: Rubella, also called German measles, is caused by the Rubella virus. If the virus infects the child in the womb, it may cause birth abnormalities like cardiovascular disorders, heart defects, mental retardation, vision disorders, hearing disorders, etc.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Belonging to the herpesvirus family, CMV causes negligibly mild symptoms in adults, but may pass on to a child either through the placenta during gestation, or through breast milk. It may cause hearing disorders, mental retardation, epileptic seizures, etc. in newborns.

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV 1 and 2): In adults, HSV 1 causes cold sores, and HSV 2 causes the common sexually transmitted disease genital herpes. A newborn may be infected by HSV while travelling through the birth canal during delivery. Both HSV 1 and HSV-2 infections in newborns are usually very severe and affect vital organs, causing breathing disorders, epileptic seizures, and central nervous system damage, which may be permanent even after antiviral treatment.

Other: Other infections include Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Enterovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, Varicella-zoster virus, and Parvovirus B19. Each of these infections can be transmitted to the child by the mother and cause severe conditions in the newborn.

TORCH all ten test profile

Infection by the above pathogens induces the immune system of the body to produce antibodies called immunoglobulins, mainly IgG and IgM. IgM is produced and detected in blood immediately after infection and confers short term protection. IgG is produced in blood after the infection occurs and persists longer. It handles long-term protection from subsequent infections of the same pathogen. 

Advanced TORCH all ten test profile includes

This TORCH Profile Test detects immunoglobulins IgG and IgM for the following to screen for infection:

1. Toxoplasma gondii IgG
2. Toxoplasma gondii IgM
3. Rubella Virus IgG
4. Rubella Virus IgM
5. Cytomegalovirus IgG
6. Cytomegalovirus IgM
7. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG
8. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgM
9. Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgG
10. Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgM

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required. Talk to your doctor before booking the test.
• A doctor’s prescription may be required
• A previous medical history may be required
• Inform your doctor before the test and follow all of his/her advice. 

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