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HelpTest Code LAB3416 Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhib
Additional Codes
PChEDN
Clinical System Name
Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhib
Synonyms
Butyrylcholinesterase
Cholinesterase
Cholinesterase, Serum
Dibucaine
Dibucaine Inhibition
Dibucaine Number
Serum Cholinesterase
Serum Pseudocholinesterase
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Specimen must be drawn prior to surgery or more than two days following surgery. Do not draw in recovery room.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Lt. blue (sodium citrate) or gray (oxalate/fluoride). Whole blood.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin blood, separate within two hours. Place sample in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack
Off-site collection: Spin blood, separate within two hours
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
4 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
3 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82638, 82480
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Enzymatic
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Component | Interval |
| Phenotype | Interpretive report provided |
| Pseudocholinesterase, Total | 2900 - 7100 U/mL |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhibition |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |