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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDEDNARA Pseudocholinesterase, Dibucaine
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
DNARA
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.25mL
Reference Range
Pseudocholinesterase: 2900-7100 U/L
Dibucaine # and Phenotype: Interpretive Report
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4-8 days
CPT Codes
82638, 82480
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.