Pseudocholinesterase, Serum

Test Name

Pseudocholinesterase, Serum

Availability

Setup: Daily

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma or Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Green, Lavender Top or Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Green Top or 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Pediatric Green Top

Summary Test Name

Pseudocholinesterase, Serum

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml plasma or serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

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