Test Details
Mnemonic
TORC
Ordering Code
3000882
CPT-4 Code(s)
86645 CMV IgM Ab; 86762 Rubella IgM Ab; 86778 Toxoplasma IgM Ab
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens; plasma.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Stability
See individual test listings.
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
See individual test listings
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes