Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Panel, 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) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| 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
Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
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).