Cholinesterase, RBCs Test (1256R)
Analysis Code |
1256R |
Test Name |
Cholinesterase, RBCs |
Test Includes |
Cholinesterase |
Purpose |
For purposes of monitoring exposures to organophosphate and carbamate pesticides, testing both RBC and serum/plasma cholinesterase is recommended; This test is New York State approved. |
Category |
Biological Marker (Exposure) |
Method(s) |
Enzymatic Assay (EZA) |
Specimen Requirements |
1 mL RBCs |
Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
Special Handling |
Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube. Promptly centrifuge and separate RBCs into a plastic screw capped vial within two hours of collection using approved guidelines. |
Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s) Refrigerated: 14 day(s) Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
*Rejection Criteria |
None |
Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[EZA] Thursday / 2 days |
Suggested CPT Code |
82482 |
**Minimum Volume |
0.4 mL |
Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.