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Cholinesterase, RBC - Ratio to Hemoglobin
0020174
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Ordering Recommendation
Acceptable test for determining chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. Preferred test is Insecticide Exposure Panel (0020175).
Mnemonic
CHE-RBC
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
DO NOT FREEZE. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Do not place whole blood directly on cool packs when shipping.
Unacceptable Conditions
Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
25-52 U/g Hb
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82482
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020174 | Cholinesterase, RBC - Ratio to Hb | 49231-4 |
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Aliases
- AChE
- CHS
- RBC Cholinesterase
- Red cell cholinesterase
Cholinesterase, RBC - Ratio to Hemoglobin
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