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Specimen Collection

TORCH Serology (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, HSV, Syphilis)


Test Name
TORCH Serology (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, HSV, Syphilis)
Test Code
various
Specimen Type

Serum - gel

Minimum Volume
Adult: 5 mL Neonate: 2mL
Comments

The above minimum volume is sufficient for up to 6 microbial serological tests.

IgG & IgM serology is routinely performed. If insufficient sample volume is received, priority is given to IgM serology.

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
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9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

Daily

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