RBC Cholinesterase

Test Name

RBC Cholinesterase

LIS Code

CHRBC

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Two EDTA Lavender Top tubes

Container Whole Blood Required

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA lavender top tube AND 1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA lavender top tube

Summary Test Name

RBC Cholinesterase

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

4.0 ml whole blood + 0.5 mL plasma

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep whole blood and plasma refrigerated until shipped