Cholinesterase
Test Information
Test Name
Cholinesterase
Synonyms
Pseudocholinesterase; Suxamethonium (Scoline) Sensitivity; carbamate exposure; herbicide screen; Acute organic phosphate exposure
Preferred Specimen
SST
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
2 weeks
Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Processing Information
Registration Code
CHON
Notes
- Appropriate test for Acute organophosphate or carbamate poisoning
- Request Red cell cholinesterase for chronic exposure/poisoning
Alternative Specimen
Heparin; Plain tube
Methodology
Interpretations
View InterpretationsContact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
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