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0020174
Cholinesterase, RBC - Ratio to Hemoglobin
CHE-RBC
Ordering Recommendation
Acceptable test for determining chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. Preferred test is Insecticide Exposure Panel (0020175).
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
25-52 U/g Hb
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
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
