TORCH 10 (IgG & IgM) is a type of blood test prescribed for pregnant women to determine any infectious disease that can be passed to the fetus during pregnancy or post delivery. This helps in early detection and treatment to prevent any complications in the newborn.
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.
