Cholinesterase, RBC




Test Mnemonic

CHORBC

CPT Codes

  • 82482 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

49231-4

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) RefrigeratedDo not place cells directly on cool packs when shipping

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient4 hours
Refrigerated1 week
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Enzymatic 

Reference Range

Cholinesterase, RBC
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal25 - 52U/g Hgb

Special Info

DO NOT FREEZE. Frozen, clotted or hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable. Sodium or lithium heparin (green) tubes will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

This is an acceptable test for determining chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides.