The TORCH Profile is a panel of blood tests designed to detect infections that may be harmful during pregnancy. TORCH stands for Toxoplasmosis, Other infections, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
This profile typically includes both IgM and IgG antibodies.
The TORCH Profile helps in identifying infections that can affect fetal development and lead to complications such as congenital abnormalities, miscarriage, or neonatal infections.
It is widely used in prenatal screening and in evaluating newborns with suspected congenital infections.
The purpose of this test is to