ALB and Decreased liver function: However, her laboratory data on admission showed a poor nutritional status and severe liver dysfunction (Alb, 2.5 mg/dl; AST, 79 IU/L; ALT, 43 IU/L; γ-GTP, 491 mg/dl; D-bil, 0.3 mg/dl; CHE, 90 IU/L; NH<sub>3</sub>, 123 μg/dl).