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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2009; 15(24): 3025-3031
Published online Jun 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3025
Published online Jun 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3025
Table 3 Validity of HBV DNA levels for the differentiation of patients with HBeAg(-) chronic hepatitis B from inactive carriers and normal ALT values
| HBV DNA levels (Copies/mL) | Specificity % | Sensitivity % | Predictive value % | Correct classification | Inactive carriers | HBeAg(-) hepatitis B | |
| PPV | NPV | ||||||
| HBV DNA > vs < 50 000 | 95 | 78 | 78 | 95 | 91 | 1/18 | 4/1 |
| HBV DNA > vs < 100 000 | 95 | 78 | 78 | 95 | 91 | 1/18 | 4/1 |
| HBV DNA > vs < 20 000 | 73 | 80 | 44 | 93 | 75 | 5/14 | 4/1 |
| HBV DNA > vs < 5000 | 57 | 75 | 78 | 52 | 70 | 8/11 | 3/2 |
- Citation: Assy N, Beniashvili Z, Djibre A, Nasser G, Grosovski M, Nseir W. Lower baseline ALT cut-off values and HBV DNA levels better differentiate HBeAg(-) chronic hepatitis B patients from inactive chronic carriers. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(24): 3025-3031
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i24/3025.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.3025