Through the collaboration of our medical staff and the community of primary care physicians and referring providers, we can provide the best possible care to the children and families of northeast Ohio and beyond.
From the bedside to the surgery suite to the research microscope, our nurses are committed to delivering evidence-based and exemplary nursing care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate and equitable.
Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Alternate Tube Type:
Red Top Serum
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Colorimetry
Special Instructions:
Remove serum from cells within 2 hours. Specimens must be drawn prior to surgery or greater than two days following surgery. Do not draw in the recovery room.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
2-3 days
Additional Info:
Reference Range:
Male 0-99 years : 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 0-15 years: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 16-39 years: 4,260 - 11,250 U/L
Female 40 -41 years: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 42 years & older: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Females who are pregnant or taking hormonal contraceptives: 18-41 years: 3,650 - 9,120 U/L
Days Performed: Sun-Sat
CPT Code:
82480
Pseudocholinesterase
Test ID/Workstation :
PCHOL
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Colorimetry
Special Instructions:
Remove serum from cells within 2 hours. Specimens must be drawn prior to surgery or greater than two days following surgery. Do not draw in the recovery room.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
2-3 days
Additional Info:
Reference Range:
Male 0-99 years : 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 0-15 years: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 16-39 years: 4,260 - 11,250 U/L
Female 40 -41 years: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Female 42 years & older: 5,320 - 12,920 U/L
Females who are pregnant or taking hormonal contraceptives: 18-41 years: 3,650 - 9,120 U/L