Red Cell Cholinesterase (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Red Cell Cholinesterase (Blood)

Alternate Names	Cholinesterase
Test Code	RCHE
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	For the investigation of pesticide/organophosphate poisoning.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Twice per week
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Sullivan & Nicolaides Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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