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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2012; 18(23): 2988-2994
Published online Jun 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i23.2988
Table 3 The correlation between age and variable laboratory data, and the stage of fibrosis and grade of necroinflammatory activity
VariableStage of fibrosis
Grade of activity
Correlation coefficientP valueCorrelation coefficientP value
Age0.40.00030.30.005
AST0.30.0030.30.006
ALT0.20.070.90.1
Alkaline phosphatase0.30.0060.20.08
Total bilirubin0.20.070.30.003
Albumin  -0.30.002  -0.20.08
INR0.40.0010.20.13
Platelet count   -0.50.000001  -0.40.0002
HCV RNA load   -0.070.50.070.5