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Discriminant Function = 4.6 * (Prothrombin Time (seconds) - Control Time (seconds)) + Serum Bilirubin (mg/dL) (1) A discriminant function > 32 indicates severe alcoholic hepatitis. A clinician's judgement can not be replaced by a computer's analysis. Ask your local lab about control time and prothrombin time. Usually, it's 13-14. Sources: |