TORCH Screen (Neonate Small Volume) - Black Country Pathology Services

Test Category: Microbiology

Investigation Name:TORCH Screen (Neonate Small Volume)

Alias or Abbreviation:TORCH

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Serology Ext 88255

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:RFTOR

Tests in Profile:TOPIM,TOPIG,RUBIG,RUBIM,CMVIM,CMVIG

Units:n/a

Minimum Sample Volume:2ml

Expected Turnaround Time:7 -10 days

Test Code:TORCH

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Complex Reference Range:TORCH screen includes Toxoplasma IgG/M, Rubella IgG/M and CMV IgG/M.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge

Reference Laboratory Details:HPA PO Box 209, Mancheseter Royal Infirmary, Oxford Rd, Manchester (Tel: 0161 291 4628)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:MAHPA