Test Code TORCH12 TORCH Antibodies, IgG
Additional Codes
Test ID |
TORCH12 |
EPIC Test ID |
LAB2741 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum refrigerated. Forward promptly
Specimen Volume
Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 mL of serum (approximately 3.0 mL of whole blood based upon normal patient hematocrit)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days (Preferred)
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Report Availability
Performed:
Daily
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