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
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Analytic Time
5 - 7 days
Soft Order Code
ACHS
MiChart Code
Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
Synonyms
- Cholinesterase, Erythrocytes
- Cholinesterase, RBC
- Acetylcholinesterase, Erythrocytes
- ACHS
- ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE, ERYTHROC
- Insecticide Poisoning
- Organophosphate Poisoning
- Carbamate Poisoning
- Pesticide Poisoning
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ACHS (8522)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact whole blood within 24 hours of collection.
Normal Volume
5 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82482
Fee Code
20079