Serum cholinesterase

Alternative names:

acetylcholinesterase; pseudocholinesterase

Normal values:

The normal value of pseudocholinesterase depends on the technique used for evaluation. The value typically falls between 8 and 18 U/ml.

Note: U/ml = units per milliliter

What abnormal results mean:

Decreased pseudocholinesterase levels may indicate:

• congenital deficiency
• poisoning with organophosphates
• liver damage
• acute infection
• chronic malnutrition
• metastasis
• myocardial infarction
• obstructive jaundice