Torch Panel, IgM TORCHM

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Torch Panel, IgM

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Torch Panel IGM

Clinical Info

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)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
2 Weeks Refrigerated
1 Year Frozen

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Include: Cytomegalovirus Abs IgM, Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 Ab, IgM; Rubella Ab IgM; Toxoplasma gondii Abs IgM

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

CPT

86645
86694
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

CMV Antibody IgM                                  29.9 AU/mL or less

Toxoplasma gondii Ab, IgM                        7.9 AU/mL or less

HSV 1 and/or 2 Abs, IgM by ELISA           0.89 IV or less

Forms