Test Code LAB2741 TORCH Antibodies, IgG
Additional Codes
SQ: TRCH12
COLLECTION
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a serum separator tube.
Sample Volume Requirement:
Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum refrigerated. Forward promptly.
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 mL of serum (approximately 3.0 mL of whole blood based upon normal patient hematocrit)
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days (Preferred)
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Daily
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
REMARKS
This panel includes - Toxoplasma Ab, IgG; Rubella Ab, IgG; Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG; HSV Type 1 Ab, IgG; HSV Type 2 Ab, IgG
CPT Code
86644 CMV IgG; 86695 HSV 1 IgG; 86696 HSV 2 IgG; 86762 Rubella IgG; 86777 Toxoplasma IgG