Days Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Analytic Time

5 - 7 days

MiChart Code
Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
Soft Order Code
ACHS

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Synonyms

Cholinesterase, Erythrocytes
Cholinesterase, RBC
Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
ACHS
ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE, ERYTHROC
Insecticide Poisoning
Organophosphate Poisoning
Carbamate Poisoning
Pesticide Poisoning

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Spectrophotometric-Thiocholine Production

Test Usage

Detection of exposure to organophosphatase inhibitors (insecticide poisoning).

Reference Range

31.2 - 61.3 U/g hemoglobin

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact whole blood within 24 hours of collection.

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
5 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL EDTA whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
82482
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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