TORCH Antibody Measurement

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A group of blood tests used to detect antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus to rule out congenital infections. A group of other infections may be tested as well, including varicella-zoster virus, hepatitis B virus, human immunodeficiency virus, parvovirus B19, and syphilis.

**Synonyms:** - Toxoplasmosis, Other Infections, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Virus (TORCH) Antibody Panel Measurement