Torch Panel, Acute

Test Code

TORCA

Alias/See Also

12596

CPT Codes
86645, 86694, 86762, 86777, 86778

Includes

Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Rubella Antibody (IgM)
Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgM)
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (IgG), with Reflex to HSV-2 Inhibition

If Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (IgG) is >1.09, then HSV-2 Inhibition Study will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86696).

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Cord blood

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Set up and Report available: See individual tests

Report Available

See individual tests; allow an additional two (2) days for transport to the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

See individual tests

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 21, 2024

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.