Red Cell Cholinesterase
Test Information
Test Name
Red Cell Cholinesterase
Synonyms
Acetylcholinesterase; Acetylcholine; Cholinesterase RBC; chronic carbamate exposure; chronic organic phospahte exposure
Price
$35.00
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Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Whole Blood)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
2 weeks
Processing Information
Registration Code
ACET
Notes
- DO NOT Centrifuge; whole blood required
- DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
- Clotted blood is unacceptable
- Red cell cholinesterase should be requested for CHRONIC exposure/poisoning of organophosphate/carbamate
- Most commonly requested on agriculture workers and sprayers using organophosphate sprays
- For Acute poisoning, request Serum/Plasma Cholinesterase
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
External Lab Website