PCB
| Synonyms: | Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Congeners; Aroclors; PCB Exposure Profile, Plasma; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Profile, Plasma |
| Computer Code: | (RPCB) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red top tube). Send to special chemistry immediately. No gel-barrier tubes. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min1 mL serum. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 9 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82441 + 82542 if confirmation performed |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |