The Cholinesterase looks at an enzyme blocked by organophosphate pesticides. It is done for: suspected pesticide poisoning.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Suspected pesticide poisoning.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Normal. Low or negative may mean: Pesticide poisoning likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
An enzyme blocked by organophosphate pesticides.
Blood
Normal.
Pesticide poisoning likely.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Cholinesterase measure?
An enzyme blocked by organophosphate pesticides.
Why is the Cholinesterase done?
Suspected pesticide poisoning.
Do I need to fast for the Cholinesterase?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Cholinesterase mean?
Normal.
What does a low or negative Cholinesterase mean?
Pesticide poisoning likely.
What is the normal range for the Cholinesterase?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Cholinesterase done?
Suspected pesticide poisoning.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Cholinesterase?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Normal. Low or negative may mean: Pesticide poisoning likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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