Prenatal Infectious Disease Antibodies, Qualitative, IgG
Also known as: CMV, HSV-1, HSV-2, Rubella, TORCH
Use
This test is used to detect TORCH antibodies and aid in the diagnosis of congenital infection.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Serum samples collected too early in the course of infection may not have detectable levels of HSV IgG. In cases of suspected early disease, a repeat serum specimen should be collected 14-21 days later and submitted for testing. The predictive value of positive or negative results depends on the prevalence of disease and the pretest likelihood of HSV-1 and HSV-2. False-positive results may occur. Repeat testing, or testing by a different method, may be indicated in some settings (e.g., patients with low likelihood of HSV infection). This test is intended for qualitative determination only. The magnitude of the Index Value is not indicative of the amount of antibody present in the patient sample.
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13949-3 - CMV IgG SerPl Ql IA
- 43180-9 - HSV2 IgG SerPl Ql IA
- 51916-5 - HSV1 IgG SerPl Ql IA
- 5334-8 - RUBV IgG SerPl IA-aCnc
- 5388-4 - T gondii IgG SerPl IA-aCnc
- 51916-5 - HSV1 IgG SerPl Ql IA
- 43180-9 - HSV2 IgG SerPl Ql IA
- 5334-8 - RUBV IgG SerPl IA-aCnc
- 5388-4 - T gondii IgG SerPl IA-aCnc
- 13949-3 - CMV IgG SerPl Ql IA
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric; visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination
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