Cholinesterase

Overview

 * Cholinesterase catalyzes the hydolysis of acylcholines
 * Reference range: 3000-8000 U/l

Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order

Decreased

 * Acute infection
 * Chronic malnutrition
 * Cirrhosis
 * Congenital deficiency
 * Drug-toxicity
 * Hepatitis
 * Myocardial Infarction
 * Nephrotic Syndrome
 * Obstructive jaundice
 * Tumors, metastases
 * Ulcerative colitis

Increased

 * Beginning stage of alcohol-toxic cirrhosis
 * Coronary Heart Disease
 * Diabetes Mellitus
 * Exudative enteropathy with albumin loss
 * Fatty liver
 * Hyperthyroidism
 * Obesity