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Pseudocholinesterase, Serum
Test CodePCHE
CPT Codes
82480
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males: 5.9-12.22 U/mL
Females: 4.65-10.44 U/mL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department