Clinical specimen: Whole blood in EDTA tube/amniotic fluid 
Pathogen name:
1. Toxoplasma gondii 
2. Rubella virus 
3. Cytomegalovirus 
4. Herpes simplex virus 
Description 
A TORCH test is a collection of tests used to identify infections in pregnant women. During pregnancy, infections can be passed on to the foetus. Early detection and treatment of infections in newborns can help to avoid complications. This test is used to detect TORCH infections in infants. These infections can cause the following issues in the baby: 
Growth delay 
Birth defects 
Problems with the nervous system and the brain. 
Accurate quantification of pathogens is necessary to determine the treatment.