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what the risks are blood test that screens, several infections that present, in the newborn, toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, hiv, hence the name, infections, the test is spelled torchs, extra s stands, syphilis, area from which blood, drawn, finger, cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, cotton, a bandage applied, puncture site, any continued bleeding, , prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation the blood sample is obtained, child, most likely feel a prick, a brief stinging sensation, this test, screen infants, certain congenital infections, infections transmitted from mother to fetus/newborn via the placenta, infections, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, syphilis, lead to malformations, growth delay, neurological problems, torch screen is one way to assess whether child has a congenital infection, mother, need to be tested to help diagnose certain congenital infections, proper interpretation of these blood tests, an understanding, the immune response of infants, the passage of antibodies via the placenta, mother, high levels of immunoglobulin igm against a particular microorganism, detected, in the infant, congenital infection, a definitive diagnosis, culturing, direct detection, the microorganism, blood draws carry a small risk of bleeding, bruising, infection, involved site, torch screen is useful in narrowing down the possibility of a congenital infection, result is positive, a definitive diagnosis, require additional testing, mother, need to be evaulated, interpret the newborn's blood tests.