The clinical utility of TORCH testing of pregnant women from northeastern Romanian population: Application of electrochemiluminiscence assay

The accurate diagnosis of pregnant women for congenital infections is very important for the health of new-borns. We have used a highly sensitive assay - electrochemiluminiscence (ECLIA), in order to assess the prevalence of antibodies IgM and IgG type against cytomegalovirus, rubella virus and Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women. None of the tested women were at risk for congenital infections, as we did not detect any IgM antibody present.