Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Panel, Congeners, Serum or Plasma
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain Red, Lavender (K2 EDTA) or Pink (K2 EDTA).
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Separator tubes.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-8 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Panel includes: 2,4,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl (PCB 28); 2,2',3,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 44); 2,2',5,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 52); 2,3',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 66); 2,4,4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 74); 2,2',4,5,5'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 101); 2,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 118); 2,2',3,4,4',5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138); 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 153); 2,3,3',4,4',5-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 156); 2,2',3,4,4',5,5'-Heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 180).
Known Interferences: 2,2',3,4,4',5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138); 2,3,3',4,4',6-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 158); 2,3,3',4',5,6-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 163); 2,3,3',4',5',6-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 164); 2,2',4,5,5'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 101); 2,2',3,4,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 89); 2,2',5,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 52); 2,3',5',6-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 73); 2,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 118); 2,3,3',4,5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 106); 2,3',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 66); 3,3',5,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 80); 2,4,4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 74); 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 61).
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82441
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013231 | PCB Congener 28 | 74374-0 |
2013232 | PCB Congener 44 | 74375-7 |
2013233 | PCB Congener 52 | 73991-2 |
2013234 | PCB Congener 66 | |
2013235 | PCB Congener 74 | |
2013236 | PCB Congener 101 | 73988-8 |
2013237 | PCB Congener 118 | 73989-6 |
2013238 | PCB Congener 138 | 73987-0 |
2013239 | PCB Congener 153 | 74376-5 |
2013240 | PCB Congener 156 | |
2013241 | PCB Congener 180 |
Aliases
National Medical Services (NMS)