TORCH-5 IgG Profile Test

TORCH is an acronym from five potential infectious agents that can be transmitted from mother to foetus through the placenta. These viruses can cause serious congenital malformations especially when mother acquires the infection for the first time during the first trimester.
The full form of TORCH is toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex (HSV).

The TORCH-5 IgG test looks for antibodies to the five most common viruses in the TORCH group: Toxoplasma gondii, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Antibodies are proteins that the body produces in response to infection. The test can help diagnose an infection that happened in the past or a current infection.

TORCH-5 IgG is a blood test used to detect antibodies against certain diseases and infections in pregnant women. It is especially important for the safety of both the mother and baby, as it can help identify any exposure to harmful viruses or bacteria that may be present in the uterus. TORCH-5 IgG testing can help diagnose and treat any potential issues, meaning fewer complications for the pregnancy.

Written by: Dr R.Lakshmi Priya, M.B.B.S, MD, Dept. of Microbiology and Molecular Biology