Test Code LAB20911 TORC Panel
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
TORC
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
See individual test listings:
Cytomegalovirus: Refrigerated: 48 hours Frozen: 14 days Rubella IgM Antibody:
Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 14 days Toxoplasma IgM Antibody:
Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
See individual test listings
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
See individual test listings
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
86645 CMV IgM Ab; 86762 Rubella IgM Ab; 86778 Toxoplasma IgM Ab
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens; plasma