TORCH-4 Detail

The TORCH-4 panel is a diagnostic blood test used to screen for four major infections that can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her unborn child, potentially leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, or congenital abnormalities. The test detects IgG and IgM antibodies to assess both past exposure and active infection.

The panel includes:

1. Toxoplasma gondii (Toxoplasmosis) – Can cause brain and eye damage in the fetus.

2. Rubella virus (German measles) – May lead to congenital rubella syndrome, causing deafness, heart defects, and developmental issues.

3. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) – Can result in hearing loss, vision impairment, and neurological damage in newborns.

4. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) – May cause severe neonatal herpes infections, especially if acquired during late pregnancy.