Table 2

Biochemical parameters at time of presentation and at most recent follow up

Median serum concentrations at presentation (range)Median serum concentrations at follow up (range)Normal values
Bilirubin127.5 (16–180)  4 (2–8)< 20 μmol/l
AST183 (110–402) 29 (22–43)< 50 IU/l
γGT336 (91–1263) 19 (6–61)< 55 IU/l
Alkaline phosphatase365 (184–885)234 (87–330)< 350 IU/l
Albumin 37.5 (21–46) 43 (38–50)35–50 g/l
INR  1.01 (0.8–1.8)  0.95 (0.8–1.0) 0.8–1.2
  • AST, aspartate aminotransferase ; γGT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase; INR, international normalised ratio.