Torch Panel, IgM Extended Test and Its Price in India

This test in one of the TORCH screen blood tests that is recommended to pregnant women and new born infants to be sure if they have been diagnosed with any of the TORCH diseases. If a woman gets torch infection while pregnancy, there are high chance of her passing the infection to her child. Babies do not have strong immunity system which makes them more prone to get sick easily.

Torch infection if not treated at the right time can be the reason of miscarriage or can cause an issue of underdeveloped organs in the baby. Infections that take place early in the pregnancy can cause severe complications. Quick treatment is necessary to avoid any complications.

Torch panel igM extended test ensures that you are free of the four contagious disease toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes.

When to get tested

If you or your baby has following symptoms

• Fever and tiredness
• Having low weight at the time of birth
• Hearing issues
• An enlarged liver
• Red and purple spots in the body

Also get this test done before planning your pregnancy

Type of specimen

>>Blood sample is required as the specimen for this test.

Process of this test

• Blood sample of the patients is taken from a sharp instrument lancet.
• Sample is stored in a glass testing tube or test strip.
• If the bleeding occurs it will be covered by a cotton bandage.

Interpretation of reports

Positive for igM extended test means that there are high number of immunoglobulins antibody and the patient has been infected with one of the TORCH diseases and needs diagnoses according to the severity of the condition. Patients have to do a few more test to confirm their diagnoses.

Documents required

>>Doctor’s prescription
>>A valid identity proof

Cost of Torch Panel IgM Extended

The cost of torch panel IgM Extended test varies from INR 1900 to INR 2500.

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