Test Name:
CHOLINESTERASE, SERUM
Department:
PATHOLOGY
Available Centres:
Ikeja
Test description:
This test helps to determine exposure to organophosphate poisoning from pesticides, to monitor cholinesterase levels for those who work with pesticides and also, to identify individuals with inherited pseudocholinesterase deficiency before they can be given succinylcholine muscle relaxant as an anesthetic agent
Pretest information:
No special preparation required
TAT:
Daily