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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Congeners, Screen and Confirmation

CPT 82441
Synonyms
  • Aroclors

Test Details

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

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 14 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.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

5 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Red-top tube (do not use gel-barrier tubes)

Collection Instructions

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

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790890 PCB Serum w/rfx to Confir 790883 PCB Screen 73994-6
Order Code790890
Order Code NamePCB Serum w/rfx to Confir
Order Loinc
Result Code790883
Result Code NamePCB Screen
UofM
Result LOINC73994-6
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790885 PCB Confirmation 73993-8
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790885
Result NamePCB Confirmation
UofM
Result LOINC73993-8
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790887 2,2',5 PCB ng/mL 73992-0
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790887
Result Name2,2',5 PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73992-0
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790888 2,4,4' PCB ng/mL 74374-0
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790888
Result Name2,4,4' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC74374-0
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790889 2,2',5,5' PCB ng/mL 73991-2
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790889
Result Name2,2',5,5' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73991-2
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790891 2,2',3,5' PCB ng/mL 74375-7
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790891
Result Name2,2',3,5' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC74375-7
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790892 2,3',4',5 PCB ng/mL 73990-4
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790892
Result Name2,3',4',5 PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73990-4
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790902 2,3',4,4',5 PCB ng/mL 73989-6
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790902
Result Name2,3',4,4',5 PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73989-6
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790903 2,2',4,5,5' PCB ng/mL 73988-8
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790903
Result Name2,2',4,5,5' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73988-8
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790904 2,2',3,4,4',5 PCB ng/mL 73987-0
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790904
Result Name2,2',3,4,4',5 PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC73987-0
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790905 2,2',4,4',5,5' PCB ng/mL 74376-5
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790905
Result Name2,2',4,4',5,5' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC74376-5
Reflex Table for PCB Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 790884 PCB, Serum Confirmation 790906 2,2',3,4,4',5,5' PCB ng/mL 12990-8
Reflex 1
Order Code790884
Order NamePCB, Serum Confirmation
Result Code790906
Result Name2,2',3,4,4',5,5' PCB
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC12990-8