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A TORCH screen is a panel of blood tests which is used to detect infections in pregnant women. A pregnant mother may pass on infections to a fetus during pregnancy. Many complications in newborns can be prevented and treated by early detection.

There are different types of torch test. Torch test price in Kolkata depends on the type of torch test your doctor has ordered for. Torch test cost in Kolkata including 10 IgG, IgM, torch profile is in the price range of Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3700. AccuHealth Diagnostics is a chain of multispecialty diagnostic services and polyclinics in Kolkata offering torch profile tests at an affordable price. We also run periodic offers on all our services.

Given below is the list of torch profile test prices at the three centres of AccuHealth in Kolkata:

TORCH or TORCHS, is an acronym of the infections listed below that are covered in the screening:

• Toxoplasmosis
• Other (HIV, hepatitis viruses, varicella, parvovirus)
• Rubella (German measles)
• Cytomegalovirus
• Herpes simplex
• Syphilis

Reasons for Performing a Torch Profile Test

Some components of the TORCH screen test are performed by doctors as a part of routine tests when a woman has her first prenatal visit. They may perform other components if during the pregnancy period, a woman shows symptoms of certain diseases. These diseases can cross the placenta and therefore cause the below listed birth defects in the newborn:

• Cataracts
• Deafness
• Intellectual disability (ID)
• Seizures
• Jaundice
• Low platelet levels

These are screening tests for antibodies to infectious diseases. Antibodies are proteins that recognize and destroy harmful substances like viruses and bacteria.

The tests specifically screen for two different antibodies: immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM). IgG antibodies are present when someone has had an infection in the past and is no longer acutely ill while IgM antibodies are present when someone has an acute infection. Combined with a woman’s history of symptoms, a doctor can use these antibodies to assess if the fetus has developed an infection. Torch test cost at AccuHealth Diagnostics is pretty affordable and you can choose us to avail the best service.

Diseases Detected by Torch Test in Details

Toxoplasmosis: While in the Womb Usually Don’t Show Symptoms

Toxoplasmosis is a disease that is caused when a parasite (T. gondii) enters the body through the mouth. The parasite is usually present in cat litter and cat feces. It can also be found in undercooked meat and raw eggs. Infants infected with toxoplasmosis while in the womb usually don’t show symptoms. Symptoms, which occur later in life, can include:

• Vision loss
• Mental retardation
• Deafness
• Seizures

Rubella: Can Cause Serious Birth Defects

Rubella or German measles is a type of virus. It causes a kind of rash. Although the side effects of this virus are minor in children, it can cause serious birth defects if the fetus is infected such as:

• Heart defects
• Vision problems
• Delayed development

Cytomegalovirus: May Result Intellectual Disability in A Developing Fetus

Cytomegalovirus or CMV is in the herpes virus family. It usually doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms in adults but CMV can result in hearing loss, epilepsy, and intellectual disability in a developing fetus.

Herpes simplex: Causes number of serious issues in infants

The herpes simplex virus is usually transmitted from the mother to the fetus in the birth canal during the delivery process. The baby can also become infected by this virus while it’s still in the womb. A number of serious issues in infants can be caused by this virus, including: