| Test Name: | Pediatric Torch Panel |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5270 | | |
| CPT Code: | 86645, 86778, 86762 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed 2 times/week. Call lab at (601) 984-2365 for availability. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 5 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum from the red cells. Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days. If longer storage is required the specimen should be frozen at -20° C. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport, excessive hemolysis, lipemia or icterus. |
| Reference Range: | Rubella-M: Negative; Toxoplasma-M: Negative; Cytomegalovirus-M: Negative |
| Additional Information: | Rubella IgM is sent to reference lab. |