# Cholinesterase

> This test measures the level of cholinesterase, an enzyme in your blood that helps break down certain chemicals used in anesthesia and pesticides. It helps doctors determine if you are at risk for prolonged muscle paralysis after surgery or if you have been exposed to harmful insecticides.

- Labcorp code: 007211
- Category: [Environmental Toxins](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/environmental-toxins.md)
- Sample: blood
- Labcorp turnaround: 2–4 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=007211&ref=assistant

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.