TORCH infection - decoding

Absolutely all women during the current pregnancy, being observed by a doctor, take an analysis for TORCH infection, the decoding of the results for which is not difficult for specialists. To begin with, it is necessary to understand what is SHADOW.

Especially dangerous for a pregnant woman are 4 infections that have been combined into one group:

• toxoplasmosis - T;
• rubella - R;
• cytomegal - C;
• Herpes - N.

What is the analysis for?

The main objective of this laboratory study is to identify in the serum of women protective antibodies (immunoglobulins) to one or another causative agent of the disease.

Explanation

As a rule, a woman, after receiving the results of her analysis for a torch infection, can not decipher them herself. In this case, it is best to ask for help from a doctor who observes it. However, knowing some notation, we can draw some conclusions.

Toxoplasmosis

When carrying out this type of analysis, the results can be as follows:

1. IgM - ot; IgG - otr. These abbreviations mean that there are no antibodies to the infection in the woman's blood. In this case, women, not to become infected, should not contact with domestic animals (rabbits, cats).
2. IgM is the sex; IgG - otr. Means, that the term of infection with this pathogen is 8-24 weeks. It is urgent to see a doctor.
3. IgM - ot; IgG is the sex. This result of the analysis is observed when a woman has antibodies to infection.

Rubella

When deciphering the done blood test for torch-infection, in particular rubella , the following designations can be used:

1. IgM - ot; IgG - otr. This result indicates the absolute absence of antibodies, vaccination is recommended.
2. IgM is the sex; IgG - otr. Means that the woman is already infected with rubella for 6-8 weeks.
3. IgM is the sex; IgG is the sex. Infection is present in the body for 6-24 weeks.
4. IgM - ot; IgG is the sex. These designations indicate the presence of antibodies to this viral disease.

Cytomegalovirus infection

1. IgM - ot; IgG - otr. The presence of such designations as a result of the blood test for the presence of TORCH infection, the decoding of which is carried out exclusively by a doctor, indicates the absence of antibodies to this disease.
2. IgM is the sex; IgG - otr. A woman is infected 6-8 weeks.
3. IgM is the sex; IgG is the sex. Infection is present in the body for 6-20 weeks.
4. IgM - ot; IgG is the sex. A woman has antibodies in the body.