(Normal range: 4.9-11.9 IU/mL (4.9-11.9 kU/L
Comment: There are two cholinesterase: acetylcholinestrase found in red cells and nervous tissue (true) and serum cholinesterase (pseudo). Mainly used to monitor workers exposed to orgganophosphate pesticides, when it is recommended that both measured. Serum cholinesterase is also decreased in liver disease and from genetically determined deficiency relevant to the ability to metabolism suxamethonium, which may cause prolonged apnoea following anaesthaesia
Sample: serum