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HelpTest Code CHLRBC Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 04750
Reporting Name
Acetylcholinesterase, RBCUseful For
Detecting effects of remote (months) past exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors (organophosphate insecticide poisoning)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAShipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw.
Necessary Information
Date of draw is required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | |
Reference Values
31.2-61.3 U/g of hemoglobin
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday; 10 a.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82482
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACHS | Acetylcholinesterase, RBC | 49230-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACHSR | Acetylcholinesterase, RBC | 49230-6 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild reject; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Spectrophotometric-Thiocholine Production