Acetylcholinesterase

Test Schedule
Lab Lab section Days Turnaround
WADDL - Pullman Toxicology Mon-Fri 5-7 Business days
Price: $31.00
Testing is performed at University of Idaho's Analytical Science Lab (ASL).
Description
Quantitation of Acetylcholinesterase (Cholinesterase) within a specimen.
Specimens Required
Preferred sample type:
  • Whole Blood (0.5 -1 mL)
  • Brain (Complete hemisphere or entire brain)
Other acceptable samples:
  • Serum (0.5 -1 mL)
  • Plasma (0.5 - 1 mL)
Sampling Requirements
Samples should be chilled.

For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
  1. Whole Blood - acceptable tube types  
    • Lavender Top Tube (with EDTA additive)
    • Blue Top Tube (with K2EDTA additive)
    • Green Top Tube (with heparin additive)
  2. Brain - A sterile, leak-proof container or bag
  3. Serum - acceptable tube types 
    • Red Top Tube (without additives)
    • Serum Separator Tube (without additives)
    • Royal Blue Trace Element Tube (without additive)
  4. Plasma - Spun using one of the following acceptable tubes before being poured into any sterile tube for transport. 
    • Lavender Top Tube (with EDTA additive)
    • Blue Top Tube (with K2EDTA additive)
    • Green Top Tube (with heparin additive)
Packing Instructions
Label sample container/tube with corresponding name identifier.

For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
For more specific sample collection guidelines please see our Submit A Sample webpage.
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.
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