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Pseudocholinesterase (Anesthetic)

Source Blood 
Mnemonic PCHE 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

2.0 mL serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information

Dibucaine Inhibition will be provided.
Fluoride Number not routinely available.

For Exposure to Pesticides see Acetylcholinesterase

 
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC 
Testing Frequency As required 
Alternate Name(s) Halothane (Anaesthetic), Succinylcholine, Dibucaine Inhibition 
Reference Interval

Pseudocholinesterase: 5.3 - 12.9 KU/L

Dibucaine Number: 

Normal individuals

>0.75

Heterozygous individuals

0.35-0.75

Homozygous individuals

<.035

    

 


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