Torch 4 Antibodies IgM test is performed on a sample of blood to measure the level of IgM Antibodies of any four parameters of Torch Panel in the blood.It is performed to confirm Infection and also during the treatment and after the treatment of Infection and Pregnancy. Torch 4 Antibodies Igm Elisa Blood is done using ELISA method on a Blood sample.
TORCH is an acronym of the five infections covered in the screening:
1. toxoplasmosis
2. other diseases, including HIV, syphilis, and measles
3. rubella (German measles)
4. cytomegalovirus
5. herpes simplex
The TORCH screen results show whether you currently have an infectious disease or recently had one. The results are termed either “positive” or “negative.” A positive test result means IgG or IgM antibodies were found for one or more of the infections covered in the screening. A negative test result is considered normal.
