Cholinesterase phenotype, Blood

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

CHE

Synonyms

Dibucaine Number
Fluoride Number
Phenotype for cholinesterase

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

3458

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Do not separate

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

1

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

The phenotype UU is the normal phenotype

Test Method

Enzyme colourimetric

Non-Funded Test Cost

$228.79 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3458

Additional Costing Information

Genotyping also performed at no additional charge, but only on abnormal phenotyping.
A serum sample is unaccptable.
Batched every three weeks

Contact Information

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