Liver function tests, including serum albumin, bilirubin, and coagulation times, are generally within normal ranges [4]. In most cases, PSVD is suspected due to persistent but moderately elevated levels of aminotransferases (AST, ALT), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), and/or alkaline phosphatase ...
When your skin and eyes look yellow, that's calledjaundice. It often means you have liver problems and is caused by high levels ofbilirubin, something your liver makes more of when it's inflamed or damaged. Bad diet,cancer, infection, and chronicalcoholabuse can all damage your liver. Trea...
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that checks the levels of different substances in your blood. These substances are all involved in metabolism, or the body’s process of turning food into energy. It happens throughout your whole body, not just your digestive system. The blood ...
MELD 3.0 includes variables from the original model (ie, serum bilirubin, serum creatinine, and international normalized ratio) in addition to other inputs (ie, serum sodium, patient sex, and serum albumin) and a lower creatinine ceiling. Goals of using MELD 3.0 include reducing overall wait...