The TORCH screen is a group of blood tests. These tests check for several different

infections in a newborn. The full form of TORCH is toxoplasmosis, rubella

cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV.The results are termed either “positive” or

"negative.” A positive test result means IgG or IgM antibodies were found for one or

more of the infections covered in the screening. This can mean that you currently have,

have had in the past, or have been previously vaccinated against the disease.