Medichecks Immunity & infection

Torch Screen Blood Test

Planning a pregnancy or concerned about infections that could affect a developing baby? This test screens for TORCH infections - a group of infections that can be harmful during pregnancy, including toxoplasmosis, rubella, and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
6
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cytomegalovirus IgG
  • Cytomegalovirus IgM
  • Rubella IgG
  • Rubella IgM
  • Toxoplasma IgG
  • Toxoplasma Igm

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
6
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Cytomegalovirus IgG
  • Cytomegalovirus IgM
  • Rubella IgG
  • Rubella IgM
  • Toxoplasma IgG
  • Toxoplasma Igm

About this test

Planning a pregnancy or concerned about infections that could affect a developing baby? This test screens for TORCH infections - a group of infections that can be harmful during pregnancy, including toxoplasmosis, rubella, and cytomegalovirus (CMV). It's recommended for those trying to conceive, pregnant women, or individuals needing to check their immunity status.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 10.0/10

    6 biomarkers, placing it in the 93rd percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £269.00 against a median of £130.25 for the 17 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+107%).

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