PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE,SERUM

This enzyme test measures pseudocholinesterase activity in the blood. It is used to evaluate liver function and monitor patients who have been exposed to certain drugs or toxins.

Also known asOpc Poisoning Pseudocholinesterase Pseudocholinesterase

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE,SERUM Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE,SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Pseudocholinesterase, Serum
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures pseudocholinesterase enzyme activity, which is crucial for breaking down muscle relaxants used in anesthesia.

  • Patients with prolonged paralysis after anesthesia.

Individuals with suspected liver disease.

A blood sample is analyzed using enzyme activity assays.

  • Low levels: Suggest enzyme deficiency or liver dysfunction.
    Normal levels: No pseudocholinesterase deficiency detected.

It helps prevent anesthesia complications and detect liver dysfunction.

Test code

1744

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer

Specimen stability information

Serum

Collection instructions

Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details .Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 12:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE,SERUM

1500