Alternate Names : Acetylcholinesterase, RBC (or erythrocyte) cholinesterase, Pseudocholinesterase, Plasma cholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase
Typically, normal pseudocholinesterase values range between 8 and 18 units per milliliter (U/mL).
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Decreased pseudocholinesterase levels may be due to:
- Acute infection
- Chronic malnutrition
- Heart attack
- Liver damage
- Obstructive jaundice
- Poisoning from organophosphates (chemicals found in some pesticides)
Smaller decreases may be due to:
- Use of birth control pills