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.

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Monday, Thursday

Analytic Time

5 - 7 days

Soft Order Code

ACHS

MiChart Code

Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes

Synonyms

Laboratory

Sendout

Laboratory Reference

Mayo ACHS (8522)

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Offsite Collection Instructions

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

Container

Normal Volume

5 mL EDTA whole blood

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL EDTA whole blood

Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

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Fee Codes

CPT Code

82482

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