Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-8 days
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
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)