Cholinesterase, Serum, Plasma, RBC
Test Code
39481
82480 (x2), 82482
Clinical Significance
Cholinesterase, Serum, Plasma, RBC
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Methodology
Kinetic Spectrophotometric (KS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test code is for non-California patient testing. For California patient testing, use test code 90369.
This test code is for non-California patient testing. For California patient testing, use test code 90369.
Reference Range(s)
| Cholinesterase, Serum | |
| Male | 3342-7586 IU/L |
| Female | 2673-6592 IU/L |
| Cholinesterase, RBC | 9572-15031 IU/L |
| Cholinesterase, Plasma | |
| Male | 3334-7031 IU/L |
| Female | 2504-6297 IU/L |
Preferred Specimen(s)
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
4 mL whole blood • 0.5 mL plasma • 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions
Transfer plasma and serum to transport tubes and send refrigerated with whole blood.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube and transport tube(s)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature
Setup Schedule
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and
1 mL serum
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and
1 mL serum
4 mL whole blood • 0.5 mL plasma • 0.5 mL serum
Transfer plasma and serum to transport tubes and send refrigerated with whole blood.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube and transport tube(s)
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature