Test Name: | Cholinesterase | | |
Epic Order Code: | LAB966 | | |
CPT Code: | 82480 | | |
Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma or Serum | | |
Acceptable Container(s): |  Tops are light green and gold. |
Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week |
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | | |
| Routine: 2 hours | | |
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
Reference Range: | 5300 - 12900 U/L |
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