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Cholinesterase, Plasma

Order Code
160200
CPT
82480
Test Details
Synonyms

Benzoylcholinesterase, Pseudocholinesterase

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (Ellman) − kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses cholinesterase activity. Decreased in pesticide poisoning or liver dysfunction.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
160200
CPT
82480
Test Details
Synonyms

Benzoylcholinesterase, Pseudocholinesterase

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (Ellman) − kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses cholinesterase activity. Decreased in pesticide poisoning or liver dysfunction.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3