Cholinesterase (Pseudocholinesterase), Total

Specimen:

Test Code

YCHLS

Specimen Name

Cholinesterase (Pseudocholinesterase), Total

Collect

1-SST
Also acceptable Plain Red Top, EDTA

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma Refrigerated

Special Handling

Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 mL serum or plasma in a standard transport tube. Plasma values are slightly lower than serum.

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood on clot. Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 3 months

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

3-6 days

CPT Codes

  • 82480

Components

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Additional Information

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  • Serum 
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