Patient's question:
What are the four tests in the pre-natal screening? What are the four tests?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, the "four tests" refer to TORCH, which stands for pathogens that can cause congenital intrauterine infection and perinatal infection, leading to congenital deformities in newborns. It is an abbreviation in English for a group of pathogenic microorganisms. Among them, To (Toxopasma) is toxoplasma, R (Rubella Virus) is rubella virus, C (Cytomegalo Virus) is cytomegalovirus, and H (Herpes Virus) refers to herpes simplex virus type I/II.Recommendations: The "four tests" primarily check for infections with toxoplasma, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus. They can help prevent potential harm to the baby's development.