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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... • Ascites is hepatic ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Ascites #Fluid
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... - Massive liver ... #Serum #Ascites ... #hepatology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
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LFTs R-value: Serum ... • Albumin • Coagulation ... replaced by non-hepatic ... disease: > 2 • NASH ... #chemistry #diagnosis