Benefits of TORCH Test While Pregnant
Here are some of the benefits of having a TORCH test while pregnant.
Objective: to detect antibodies against toxoplasma, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex disease. The test results are useful to find out whether the mother has never been infected, has been infected, or is currently infected with these diseases.
Why it matters: being infected with these diseases when a mother is pregnant will be a serious problem because the virus can cross the placenta and cause abnormalities in the baby.
Intended for: it is recommended for mothers who have pets, have a history of miscarriage.
