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Test Code CHOLP / 160200-LC PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE, PLASMA

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Label Text                                   CHOLP
EPIC LAB965
LabCorp                               160200                                                   

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

The evaluation of preoperative patients for succinylcholine anesthetic sensitivity, genetic or secondary to insecticide exposure, in appropriate circumstances.

Method Name

Kinetic

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

1,000-3,500 IU/L

Days and Times Test Performed

1 day weekly

Varies

Report Available

2-4 Days

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.2 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin down immediately and separate from cells.

2. Label specimen as “plasma”.

3. Send at ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 14 Days

Refrigerated: 14 Days

Room Temp: 14 Days

Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
82480 Cholinesterase, Serum, Quantitative  

Keywords

CHOLINESTERASE

Performing Laboratory Location

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

LOINC Code Information

2098-2

Clinical Significance

Very small amounts (0.04-0.06 mg/kg) of succinylcholine are needed to obtain 90% of neuromuscular blockade in patients with low levels of plasma cholinesterase activity.

Rejection Information

Whole blood specimen, anticoagulants other than EDTA, and hemolysis unacceptable.