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Discussion in 'Adoption' started by Durgapriye, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Nov 23, 2010 #1
    Durgapriye

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    Hi All,
    I heard doctors recommend Torch test for prospective babies.........I want to know what is torch test?
     
    Durgapriye, Nov 23, 2010
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  2. Nov 23, 2010 #2
    SLV

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    Hello,

    TORCH is a first-level blood test to check for:
    1. Infections the child might have had in the past and its its effects on the growth and development of the baby.
    2. To look for causes of birth defects-if any.

    Medically- its an acronym standing for 5 different organisms, whose antibodies are measured in this test- Toxoplasmosis, Other infections (syphilis, hepatitis-B), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes. Each of these could have serious effects on the growing child and hence this an essential test or a pre-requisite for adoption.

    Hope i answered your question. Good Luck
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2010 #3
    HridayaVihari

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    Is this test known and recommended in India as well?
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2010 #4
    Rakhii

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    Yes, but in big hospitals.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2011 #5
    vidhyakailasam

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    Hi,

    Me and my husband are looking for adoption agencies in Hyderabad as we live here. Any help in this regard would be great!

    tx
    vidhya
     
    vidhyakailasam, Jun 21, 2011
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