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Cholinesterase
(a.k.a Pseudocholinesterase, Suxamethonium sensitivity)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: CHO
Tube type: SST
Special instructions
None
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Reference range
>5300
Units
IU/ml
Linked to
Cholinesterase Genotype
Turnaround Time
28
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Investigation of suspected suxamethonium sensitivity. Follow up genetics testing may be required after this initial activity (see cholinesterase genotype).
Can also be used to monitor occupational exposure to organophosphates or suspected organophosphate poisoning.
