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TORCH PANEL, IGG
Test CodeLAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)
CPT Codes
86777, 86762, 86644, 86695, 86696
Includes
- Toxoplasma IGG
- Rubella IGG
- Cytomegalovirus IGG
- Herpes 1&2 IGG
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)

Minimum Volume
3 mL (5 mL optimal)
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube

Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
Transfer tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 5 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Batched; Day shift
Batched; Day shift
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab