CHOLINESTERASE

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Department: Biochemistry
Specimen Required: EDTA
Frequency of Analysis: Referred to Reference Laboratory
Reference Range: Given with report
Note:

Suxamethonium (scoline) sensitivity, organophosphate and carbamate poisoning: For both of the above request serum cholinesterase.

Clinical particulars must be given to distinguish between the two.

The specimen must not be taken within 1 week following scoline administration, or within 2 weeks of a blood transfusion.