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Health Encyclopedia: Serum Cholinesterase
Acetylcholinesterase; RBC (or erythrocyte) cholinesterase; Pseudocholinesterase; Plasma cholinesterase; Butyrylcholinesterase
Normal Values
The normal value of acetylcholinesterase and pseudocholinesterase depends on the technique, and should be determined by the laboratory performing the test. Typically, normal pseudocholinesterase values range between 8 and 18 U/ml.
Note: U/ml = units per milliliter
What abnormal results mean
Decreased pse...
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