Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type
Test Discontinued
Order Code
ACHS
TEST DISCONTINUED
Acetylcholinesterase, RBC
Order Code: ACHS
Fee Code: 20079 (CPT 82482)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo ACHS
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Acetylcholinesterase, RBC assay will be discontinued effective August 24, 2023, du to discontinued reagent. While not a direct replacement, the Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum assay (Mayo test ID PCHE1) can be used to monitor organophosphate exposure in people who work with organophosphate compounds by establishing a baseline serum pseudocholinesterase activity level then using routine testing to monitor for a significant reduction in PCHE activity.