Table 1. Initial laboratory tests and liver function scores.
| Laboratory test | Result | Normal range | Immunological test | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | 9.6 | 12-16 g/dL | HBsAg | negative |
| Leucocytes count | 4.57 | 4 - 10 x103 /μL | Anti-HBc | negative |
| Platelets count | 45 | 150 - 400 x103 /μL | Anti-HBs | negative |
| ALT/AST | 17 / 18 | < 35 U/L / < 35 U/L | Anti-HCV | negative |
| AP/GGT | 50 / 97 | < 104 U/L / < 40 U/L | Anti-HAV IgG | positive |
| Total bilirubin | 1.38 | < 1.2 mg/dL | Anti-HAV IgM | negative |
| INR | 1.08 | < 1.25 | ANA | negative |
| Creatinine | 0.87 | < 1.02 mg/dL | Anti-HIV | negative |
| Sodium | 141 | 135-145 mEq/L | LIVER FUNCTION | |
| Albumin | 4.0 | 3.5-5.2 g/dL | Child-Pugh class | A5 |
| AFP/CA19-9 | 2.16/14 | < 7 ng/mL/< 37 U/mL | MELD-sodium score | 9 |
AFP: alpha-fetoprotein; Ag: antigen; ALT alanine aminotransferase; ANA: antinuclear antibody; AP: alkaline phosphatase; AST: aspartate aminotransferase; CA19-9: carbohydrate antigen 19-9; GGT: gamma-glutamyl transferase; HAV: hepatitis A virus; HCV: hepatitis C virus; HBs/HBc: related to hepatitis B serology; HIV: human immunodeficiency virus; IgG: immunoglobulin G; IgM: immunoglobulin M; INR: international normalized ratio; MELD: Model for End-Stage Liver Disease.