Cholinesterase (pseudo), genotype
Clinical Background:
Confirmatory test for patients with suspected suxamethonium sensitivity following cholinesterase activity and phenotype studies.
A sample may be sent for genotype studies at the same time as the p...
Confirmatory test for patients with suspected suxamethonium sensitivity following cholinesterase activity and phenotype studies.
A sample may be sent for genotype studies at the same time as the phenotype test but will only be analysed if a genetic susceptibility is suspected.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
EDTA whole blood
EDTA whole blood
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
EDTA whole blood
EDTA whole blood
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Minimum Volume Adult:
4 mL
4 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
4 mL
4 mL
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Special Requirement:
To arrive in time to be posted to referral laboratory the same day (Monday to Thursday).
To arrive in time to be posted to referral laboratory the same day (Monday to Thursday).
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Sample Stability:
Store at 4°C
Store at 4°C
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Transport Requirements:
Post
Post
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719
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Routine Email: