Test Code TRCH12 TORCH Antibodies, IgG
Additional Codes
EPIC: TORCH ANTIBODY IGG [LAB2741]
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Lab, Des Moines
Test Performance
Daily
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect 5.0-7.0 ml of blood in a serum separator tube.
Transport Information:
Spin down and send 2.0 ml of serum refrigerated. Forward promptly.
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 ml of serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days (Preferred)
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
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86696 HSV 2 IgG
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86777 Toxoplasma IgG