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Cholinesterase - Genetic variants
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | CGV | ||||||
| Test group | Cholinesterase | ||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | Colorimetric | ||||||
| Collection Instructions | Avoid hemolysis | ||||||
| Container type | Gold top | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed samples | ||||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order Quest # 7961 | ||||||
| Units | IU/L | ||||||
| Normal range | Cholinesterase, serum:
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| Synonyms | Pseudocholinesterase; dibucaine number; | ||||||
| Stability | Room temperature 3 weeks, refrigerated 3 weeks, frozen at -20C 1 month. | ||||||
| Turn around times | Test performed Monday. Turnaround time: 48 hours | ||||||
| Additional information | Assay includes Dibucaine #. Used to assess for genetic hypersusceptibility to muscle relaxants. |
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| LOINC code | 2099-0 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:33 AM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 196 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667