- 18) Baseline entry criteria for renal function, CBC, INR, and liver tests including serum albumin, total bilirubin, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphastase (ALP), and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT). Persons with lab values that are concerning in the context of SCI may be excluded from participating in the trial if these indicate chronic or severe acute pathology.