Cholinesterase Testing for Organophosphate Exposure

Organophosphates — found in pesticides, fumigants, and industrial solvents — are some of the most dangerous

yet widely used chemicals in Africa’s agricultural and industrial sectors.

Chronic or acute exposure affects the central nervous system, muscle control, mood, and long-term cognition. In severe cases, it leads to paralysis, depression, respiratory failure, or death.

MOTIRE Occupational Safety and Health Solutions offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for detecting and managing organophosphate exposure through cholinesterase testing and reagent supply.

High-Quality Diagnostic Kits for Laboratories & Clinics

MOTIRE supplies reliable, internationally sourced Cholinesterase reagent kits for use in:

• Medical laboratories
• Occupational health clinics
• Hospital diagnostic units
• Mobile testing programs
• NGO field surveillance

1. Whole blood cholinesterase reagent kits
2. Plasma-specific reagent kits (acetylcholinesterase and pseudocholinesterase)
3. Compatible with semi-automated and automated analyzers
4. Quality control materials and calibrators included

– Single kits (25–50 tests)
– Bulk orders for hospitals or labs (100–500 tests)
– Reagent subscription plans for industrial clients
– Emergency restock dispatch available within 24–48 hours in Kenya

Testing Services for Organophosphate Exposure

Field and Lab-Based Diagnostic Solutions

Who We Test

• Farm workers and pesticide handlers
• Sprayer technicians and greenhouse staff
• Warehouse fumigators
• Oil & chemical industry workers
• Patients with suspected neurotoxic symptoms
• Schoolchildren and communities near large farms

• Baseline cholinesterase levels (pre-employment)
• Periodic monitoring (for chronic exposure risk)
• Post-exposure levels (after spills, acute contact)
• Recovery monitoring (return to work clearance)

1. Onsite field testing (mobile labs with cold-chain)
2. Clinic-based testing in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kiambu, Eldoret, and Kisumu
3. Coordination with regional laboratories for sample confirmation
4. Option for anonymous worker testing (for union transparency)

– Sudden drop in cholinesterase = acute organophosphate poisoning
– Gradual decline = chronic exposure risk
– Used to determine fit-to-work, exposure liability, or pension claims
– Essential for legal defense or occupational disease classification

Legal & Regulatory Backing

Aligned with:

• Kenya’s Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
• DOSHS pesticide exposure protocols
• WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
• Accepted in labour dispute cases and ESG compliance reports

Use Cases & Value

• Floriculture farms: required for EU compliance audits
• Agrochemical factories: testing before shipment to clients
• Medico-legal: for employee claims & liability reviews
• NGOs & research: environmental and exposure studies
• Hospitals: diagnosis of acute poisoning and delayed neuropathy

Why Choose MOTIRE?

1. Led by ILO-trained occupational health physicians
2. Reagents supplied under strict cold-chain & traceability
3. National and cross-border service (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC)
4. Support in setting up in-house labs for large farms/factories
5. Training programs for clinicians and lab technicians on interpretation
6. Medico-legal support in exposure-related litigation