TORCH test procedure need to be established in the clinical laboratory

Abstract

TORCH test that include serological and nucleic acid tests for Toxoplasmosis, other virus, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus is a group of test markers for screening TORCH infection during pregnancy, organ transplantation and serious diseases. For correct application of TORCH testa in clinical laboratories, it is very important to establish reasonable teat procedure and to give an correct interpretation of TORCH test results. Key words: Toxoplasma; Rubella virus; Cytomegalovirus; Simplexvirus; Immunoglobulins; Serologic teats; Nucleic acids; Polymerase chain reaction