A 55-year-old woman presents with poor appetite and nausea. She has vomited 2 times over the past week and lost 4 pounds in the past month. Past medical history is significant for 20 years of alcoholism, 5 years with diabetes, and hypertension. She takes no medications; she is not involved in any therapy for her alcoholism. She has been drinking 4 12oz beers almost every day for the past 20 years, consuming greater quantities on weekends. Her vitals include a heart rate of 102 BPM, blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg, respiratory rate of 20/min, and a temperature of 99.8°F. Physical exam reveals hepatomegaly. A liver biopsy reveals macrovesicular fat, spotty necrosis, and polymorphonuclear infiltration.What lab finding would be characteristic of this patient's condition?

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