Table 3.
Biochemical findings in patients with SD and NSD
| Biochemical findings | NSD (n = 33) | SD (n = 22) |
|---|---|---|
| AST (IU/L) | ||
| <40 | 5 (15.15 %) | 0 |
| 40–160 | 15 (45.45 %) | 6 (27.27 %) |
| >160 | 13 (39.39 %) | 16 (72.72 %) |
| ALT (IU/L) | ||
| <40 | 7 (21.21 %) | 3 (13.63 %) |
| 40–160 | 23 (69.96 %) | 11 (50 %) |
| >160 | 3 (9.09 %) | 8 (36.36 %) |
| Albumin (g/L) | ||
| <35 | 18 (54.54 %) | 22 (100 %) |
| ≥35 | 14 (42.42 %) | 0 |
| Total protein (g/L) | ||
| <64 | 21 (63.63 %) | 21 (95.45 %) |
| ≥64 | 12 (36.36 %) | 1 (4.54 %) |
| Alkaline phosphatase (IU/L) | ||
| <128 | 31 (93.93 %) | 18 (81.81 %) |
| ≥128 | 2 (6.06 %) | 4 (18.18 %) |
| Total bilirubin (μmol/L) | ||
| <20 | 31 (96.87 %) | 21 (95.45 %) |
| >20 | 1 (3.12 %) | 1 (4.54 %) |
| Gamma glutamyl transferase (u/L) | ||
| normal value for sex | 9 (27.27) | 2 (9.09 %) |
| >normal value for sex (female ≤ 38 and male ≤55) |
24 (72.72 %) | 20 (90.9 %) |