ToRCH 5 IgG (Toxoplasma IgG, Rubella IgG, CMV IgG, HSV1 IgG and HSV2 IgG)

Includes HSV 1 & 2 IgG; CMV IgG; Rubella IgG; Toxoplasma IgG

Preferred Specimen(s) 2.0 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature Refrigerated 3 days (48 hrs for HSV1 IgG/IgM, 4 days HSV2 IgG/IgM)

Reject Criteria

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Hyperlipemic

Methodology CLIA (ELISA for HSV1 IgG/IgM & HSV2 IgG/IgM)