Meld Calculator

The MELD score ranges from 6 to 40, and is a measure of how severe a patient's liver disease is. MELD can fluctuate based on your current condition, with variations from a few points as lab values vary to a larger increase if you have an infection or an acute decompensation (worsening of your liver disease)

Here is the normal range of the MELD score.

MELD Score is calculated by the following the formula.

MELD = 9.57 × loge (creatinine) + 3.78 × loge (total bilirubin) + 11.2 × loge (INR) + 6.

MELD Scores are used to prioritize liver transplantation:

• >15: may benefit from liver transplantation

But, it isn't the only factor. Other considerations include:

• Your blood type
• Your body size relative to the donor’s
• Geographical considerations (i.e. how close you are to the donor's liver)
• The current supply of, and demand for, deceased donor livers