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PCBs

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic PCB 
Specimen Requirements

2 x 5 mL red top tubes, NOT SST
4 mL serum

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.

RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information Alberta Health and Wellness does not cover this test. The patient’s employer must have arrangements in place to be invoiced by CLS for the testing, or the patient must pay for testing at time of collection. Current price for the test is $225.00. Employers who need to make billing arrangements should be referred to Finance (Accounts Receivable) at CLS 770-3239. 
Testing Location National Medical Services 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) Polychlorinated Bi-phenyls 
Reference Interval  


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