TORH-10 Detail

The TORCH-10 panel is a diagnostic blood test used to detect IgG and/or IgM antibodies against a group of 10 infectious agents that are known to cause congenital infections or complications during pregnancy. The name "TORCH" is an acronym, and in TORCH-10, the panel typically includes the following pathogens:

1. Toxoplasma gondii (Toxoplasmosis)

2. Rubella virus

3. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

4. Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)

5. Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2)

6. Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

7. Varicella Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)

8. Parvovirus B19

9. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

10. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

These infections are particularly concerning during pregnancy, as they may lead to:

• Miscarriage

• Stillbirth

• Premature birth

• Birth defects

• Neurological damage in the fetus

The TORCH-10 panel helps:

• In the early diagnosis of infections in pregnant women

• To evaluate congenital infections in newborns with unexplained symptoms

• In prenatal screening to reduce the risk of fetal transmission

The results usually include IgM (recent/active infection) and IgG (past exposure/immunity) markers for each pathogen, aiding in clinical decision-making.