{"product_id":"torch-profile-screening-igm","title":"TORCH PROFILE SCREENING IgM","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORCH Profile Screening IgM Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to detect IgM antibodies against infections included in the TORCH screening panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORCH screening commonly covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toxoplasma gondii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Other infections, depending on the laboratory panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rubella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cytomegalovirus (CMV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals investigate possible recent infections, particularly during pregnancy, as certain infections may affect fetal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects IgM antibodies against organisms included in the TORCH panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps investigate possible recent or acute infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the evaluation of maternal infection risks during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps identify patients who may require further infection-related investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports clinical assessment alongside other laboratory tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serum (confirm with the laboratory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not specified in the source rate list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serology \/ Immunology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting is generally not required unless instructed by your doctor or laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow any specific sample collection instructions provided by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA positive IgM result does not automatically confirm a recent infection. IgM antibodies may persist after infection, and false-positive results can occur. Confirmatory testing, IgG antibody assessment, or additional investigations may be recommended by your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact organisms included in a TORCH profile may vary between laboratories. Confirm the panel contents before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability, exact panel components, and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025838174460,"sku":"LAB-438","price":1725.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/torch-profile-screening-igm","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}