Evaluating Liver Test Abnormalities
Understanding the Pathophysiology of Liver Disease
for Health Care Providers
Clinical Course Test Results
The appropriate tests were sent, and the patient was instructed to come back to the hospital the following day for followup. Her liver tests over the next 2 days were as follows:
| Day | T.Bili | AST | ALT | Alk Phos | PT (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | 8.3 | 5700 | 6200 | 110 | 1.1 |
| Day 2 | 11.0 | 6200 | 7100 | 96 | 1.2 |
| Day 3 | 16.3 | 4300 | 5800 | 110 | 1.8 |
Hepatitis serologies showed (-) IgM anti-HAV, (+) HBsAg, (+) IgM anti-HBc, (-)HCV Ab