Why is a TORCH test needed?
Dr Geeta Chadha
Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: I am 23 years old and planning a pregnancy. When my husband and I contacted the doctor, she advised that I get tested for TORCH test. What is a TORCH torch test and why is it required?
A:This test looks at some infections which when encountered for the first time in pregnancy can be deleterious to the growing fetus.