Test Code LAB13261 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Panel
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
PCBP
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial
Stability
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.7
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS/MS)
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 Days
CPT Codes
82441
Unacceptable Conditions
SST or PST
Additional Information
Performing Laboratory: NMS Labs