Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Panel, Congeners, Serum or Plasma
Test Mnemonic
PBPS
CPT Codes
- 82441 - QTY (1)
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)
- 2,3',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)
- 2,4,4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 74)
- 2,2',4,5,5'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 101)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Do not use separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) are unacceptable. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
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',5Tetrachlorobiphenyl (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).