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A) AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) are raised with AST(SGOT)value more than ALT (SGPT)
value.
• Normal values of ALT (SGPT) is up to 45 U/L and of AST (SGOT) is up to 35 U/L
• When AST: ALT is more than 3 times, it is highly suggestive of ALD
• AST/ALT usually not more than 300 units/mL
• The AST and ALT values can also be normal in simple fatty liver or cirrhosis.
B)Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) values in alcoholic hepatitis are usually raised above 100 U/mL (normal value is 0 to 30 U/L). Typically the GGT is raised in ALD but is less specific in advanced disease.
C) Bilirubin: the bilirubin value is normal (0.2 to 1.7 mg/dL) in simple fatty liver but can be high in advanced ALD. It is usually above 3mg/dL in alcoholic hepatitis.
PT (Prothrombin time) is typically high in alcoholic hepatitis and advanced cirrhosis
Low Albumin level is seen in advanced liver disease.
High levels in a patient with liver disease can indicate the onset of renal dysfunction
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