82638 Assay of dibucaine number
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: dibucaine test, pseudocholinesterase assay
Laboratory assay measuring dibucaine number, a test of plasma cholinesterase (pseudocholinesterase) enzyme activity to assess succinylcholine metabolism.
Clinical Context
Performed to identify patients at risk for prolonged apnea after succinylcholine administration during anesthesia.
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