ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Blood : 0090789

Mnemonic: POLYCHL B

Ordering Recommendation: Serum or plasma is the preferred specimen. Order Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Serum (0090800)
Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL whole blood to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82441
Cross References: Metahequalone (Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Blood), PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Blood), Quaalude (Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Blood)
 
 

 

 

 
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