PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) Congeners, Screen with Confirmation, serum

TEST: 935
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CPT: 82441
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Synonyms

Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Aroclors; Congeners

Test Includes

2,2',5 PCB; 2,4,4' PCB; 2,2'5,5' PCB; 2,2',3,5' PCB; 2,3',4',5 PCB; 2,3',4,4',5 PCB; 2,2',4,5,5' PCB; 2,2'3,4,4'5 PCB; 2,2',4,4',5,5' PCB; 2,2'3,4,4'5,5 PCB (listed congeners are components of one or more of the following: Aroclor 1016; Aroclor 1232; Aroclor 1242; Aroclor 1248; Aroclor 1254; Aroclor1260)

Expected Turnaround Time

5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Information

In-house validated method

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

5 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Red-top (no additive) tube Do NOT use a gel-barrier tube

Collection

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Gel-barrier tubes

Test Details

Use

Evaluate exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls

Methodology

Initial presumptive testing by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) at a testing threshold of 0.5 ng/mL; presumptive positives confirmed by definitive gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) at a testing threshold of 0.5 ng/mL

Reference Interval

NEGATIVE; <0.5 ng/mL for each congener