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Test Code PCHE Pseudocholinesterase, Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Butyrylthiocholine (Trinder)

Reference Values

Male

5.9-12.20 U/mL

Female

4.70-10.40 U/mL

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note:
  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour