Pseudocholinesterase
- Test Name:
- Pseudocholinesterase
- Synonyms:
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Cholinesterase and Dibucaine Number
Halothane (anesthetic)
Succinylcholine
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Ordering Information:
- Meditech test code: CHOLIN (North Zone); CHOLDN (South Zone)
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. Preferred: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
2. Acceptable: 4.5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
- Submission Requirements:
- 2 mL lithium heparin plasma or serum
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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Outside Calgary Zone:
• Centrifuge within 2 hours of collections
• Pour off and freeze plasma or serum
• Transport frozen - Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
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Pseudocholinesterase: 5.3 - 12.9 kU/L
Dibucaine inhibition will be provided - Comments:
- • Fluoride number not routinely available
- Last Reviewed:
- 30 August 2023
