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HelpTest Code CHLRBC Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 04750
Reporting Name
Acetylcholinesterase, RBCUseful For
Detecting effects of chronic or remote (months) past exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors (organophosphate insecticide poisoning)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAAdvisory Information
For testing succinylcholine sensitivity to anesthesia, order PCHE1 / Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Date of collection 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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | ||
Reference Values
31.2-61.3 U/g of hemoglobin
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Friday; 10 a.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt 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
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Spectrophotometric-Thiocholine Production