Elastase in blood serum

Overview

 * The presence of elastase in the blood serum is caused by serine proteinase hydrolyzing elastic occuring in the endothelial cells, macrophages, and granulocytes

Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order.

Increased

 * Chronic joint disorders
 * Hemodialysis
 * Multiple trauma
 * Sepsis
 * Shock
 * Shock lung in gestosis