Table 1: Categorization of Liver Test Levels
Mild Moderate Severe
Liver-Associated Enzyme (LAEs)
aspartate aminotransferase
upper normal
to 2-5 times
>5 times
alkaline phosphatase
<2 times normal
normal
normal
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
total bilirubin
1.5-1.9 mg/dL
2-3 mg/dL >3 mg/dL
albumin
3.6-3.9 mg/dL
2.8-3.5 mg/dL <2.8 mg/dL
prothrombin time
13-16.9
sec. 17-19 sec.
>19 sec.
Note: these levels were used for the purpose of this study and are not used for
general
medical care.