2 - 3 days
Test Updated:
Cholinesterase
Cholinesterase, Dibucaine Inhibition
Dibucaine Inhibition
PSEUDOCHOLINE, DIBUCAINE INHIB
CHED-D
CHOLIN T
DIBU INHIB
PSEUDOCHOL-E, DIBUCAINE INHIBN
CHOLINESTERASE, TOTAL
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Test Overview
Colorimetric, Kinetic
Identifying individuals with the abnormal allele who do not rapidly hydrolize the drug succinylcholine. Some individuals with normal total pseudocholinesterase levels may be sensitive to succinylcholine.
Dibucaine Inhibition: 70 - 90%, Congenital Deficiency: 18 - 20%. Total: Males: 3100 - 6500 U/L; Females: < 18 yrs: Not established; 18-49 yrs: 1800 - 6600 U/L; > or = 50 yrs: 2550 - 6800 U/L.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge WITHIN 2 HOURS, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. For cases of prolonged apnea following surgery, wait 24 hours before obtaining specimen.
