| Points scored for increased abnormality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and laboratory measurements | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Encephalopathy (grade) | None | 1 to 2 | 3 to 4 | |
| Ascites | None | Mild (or controlled by diuretics) | At least moderate despite diuretic treatment | |
| Prothrombin time (seconds prolonged) | < 4 | 4 to 6 | > 6 | |
| or | ||||
| INR | < 1.7 | 1.7 to 2.3 | > 2.3 | |
| Albumin (g per dL) | > 3.5 | 2.8 to 3.5 | < 2.8 | |
| Bilirubin (mg per dL) | < 2 | 2 to 3 | > 3 | |