Purpose and selection
Catalogue listing for TORCH IgM–(Toxoplasma IgM, Rubella IgM, Cytomegalovirus IgM, Herpes simplex-II IgM). Confirm the exact test, sample, preparation, collection location, current price and availability before booking. This is an enquiry, not a confirmed appointment.
Ask the clinician whether the requested herpes test is appropriate. A panel containing HSV IgM is not equivalent to type-specific IgG or a lesion-based test.
What this request includes
- Confirm the requested test
- Confirm sample and preparation
- Confirm collection and report pathway
- Ask about current availability
Preparation before collection
Follow the performing laboratory’s test-specific instructions. Do not stop or change medicines or supplements without advice from your healthcare provider.
Important limitations
CDC does not recommend HSV IgM testing for genital herpes. Do not use a positive IgM result alone to diagnose a new infection or decide treatment.
Understanding the result
Use the performing laboratory’s complete report, method, units and reference range. The requesting clinician should interpret it with your symptoms, history, medicines and other relevant findings.
After testing and follow-up
Agree who will explain the report and whether follow-up is needed. Do not start treatment or change medicines from a catalogue entry or one result. Seek medical care for significant or worsening symptoms rather than waiting for a routine enquiry.
