Torch Panel, Acute

Test Code
TORC!, TORCH


Quest Code
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

Reference Range
See individual tests


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.