Elastase in blood serum
Elastase in blood serum |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
- The presence of elastase in the blood serum is caused by serine proteinase hydrolyzing elastic occuring in the endothelial cells, macrophages, and granulocytes
Reference Range | |
In Plasma | 60-110 ng/ml |
In Pleural Effusion | 480-2900 ng/ml |
Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order. [1] [2]
Increased
- Chronic joint disorders
- Hemodialysis
- Multiple trauma
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Shock lung in gestosis
References