ALBI grade
Gastroenterology and hepatology
Also known as: albumin-bilirubin grade · ALBI-Grad (Albumin-Bilirubin) · ALBI derecesi · ALBI grade (albumin-bilirubin grade of liver function)
What it is for
Objective liver function grade calculated only from serum albumin and bilirubin, first developed in hepatocellular carcinoma as an alternative to the Child-Pugh score.
Classification
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Formula | ALBI = (log10 bilirubin [µmol/L] × 0.66) + (albumin [g/L] × −0.085) |
| Grade 1 | −2.60 or lower (best liver function) |
| Grade 2 | above −2.60 up to −1.39 |
| Grade 3 | above −1.39 (worst liver function) |
Source
Assessment of liver function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a new evidence-based approach-the ALBI grade
J Clin Oncol 2015;33:550–558 (Johnson PJ et al.)
PMID: 25512453
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