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HelpTest Code LAB3416 Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhib
Additional Codes
PChEDN
Clinical System Name
Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhib
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 |
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
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhibition |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |
Synonyms
Butyrylcholinesterase
Cholinesterase
Cholinesterase, Serum
Dibucaine
Dibucaine Inhibition
Dibucaine Number
Serum Cholinesterase
Serum Pseudocholinesterase
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 1 - 5 d |
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 |
CPT Codes
82638, 82480