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What Does This TORCH Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

Question: Hello doctor. I am planning for a baby. I did my TORCH test. Where rubella igg is 156, cmv igg is 96, and hsv 1&2 igg is 11.9. And all igm are negative. What should i do for this. Thanks and regards.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about TORCH.

Following is my reply:

1) IgG status shows old infection. It does not matter.

2) As IgM is not positive, there is nothing to worry.

3) You dont need to worry about the report.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (14 minutes later)

Should i plan, or should i wait?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can plan for pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no reason to wait. You can plan for pregnancy.

There is nothing to worry.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar