Laboratory Services

Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum
Synonym(s)

Cholinesterase Activity, UOW4750

Test ID
PCASE
Container Type

Preferred:  4 mL blood in Gold SST 
Also Acceptable:  4 mL blood in Orange RST, Lime Green PST, Red Top or Green Top tube
Pediatric:  1 Full Lime Green Microtainer

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Requirements

 1 mL serum

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge & aliquot serum

Minimum Sample Volume

 0.5 mL serum

Stability

Refrigerated

Department (code)

Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)

Methodology

Spectrophotometric

Testing Schedule

Daily

CPT Code(s)

82480

Reference Range

4900-11900 U/L

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

Yes

Performing Lab

UW

LOINC Code(s)