CHS SERUM
Cholinesterase, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1928
Synonyms:
Pseudocholinesterase
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
THE SERUM MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE CELLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOTTING (30 MINUTES)
AND PLACED IN A PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE. MARK THE TRANSPORT TUBE "SERUM."
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82480 - Cholinesterase, Serum (EAP 30111450)
Method:
Spectrophotometry (Ellman) - kinetic