Test Details
Mnemonic
TORM
Ordering Code
3007010
CPT-4 Code(s)
86645 CMV IgM Ab; 86694 HSV 1/2 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 2.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens; plasma
Stability
See individual test listings.
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory