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.