Test Code LAB12751 Cholinesterase, RBC
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CHRBC
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 3.0 mL whole blood.
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
25-52 U/g Hgb
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
82482
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen samples.
Clotted samples.
Hemolyzed samples.
Samples collected in sodium or lithium heparin.