title: Performance characteristics of current-generation Immulite 2000 TORCH Assays.
abstract: The performances of seven Immulite 2000 (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics) TORCH (Toxoplasma gondii, other microorganisms, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus) assays were evaluated in comparison with the performances of the ETI-MAX 3000 (DiaSorin) TORCH assays. The two systems demonstrated good agreement, and given their sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value, they can be used with confidence for TORCH prenatal screening.
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic and Pathology Department, Microbiology Section, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Centonze
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tonolli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fontana
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*