Specimen Requirements
Title
Cholinesterase (Pseudochoinesterase)
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/0.5 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (Ellman) − kinetic
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen; 14 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
2-4 days
Clinical Use
Evaluate preoperative patients for succinylcholine (suxamethonium) anesthetic sensitivity, genetic or secondary to insecticide exposure, in appropriate circumstances. To prevent or evaluate prolonged anesthetic effect, prolonged apnea, after surgery.
Test Code
PSCHO