Table 1

Simple non-invasive models for liver fibrosis consisting of routine parameters.

Index

Mathematical formula

Reference

Forns

7.811 - 3.131 * LN(Platelet count (109/L) + 0.781 * LN(GGT) + 3.467 * LN (Age)

                       -0.014*cholesterol

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APRI

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FIB-4

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HGM-1

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HGM-2

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Abreviations: LN, logarithm neperian; GGT, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; INR, international normalized ratio; ALP, alkaline phosphatase.

Resino et al. BMC Infectious Diseases 2010 10:244   doi:10.1186/1471-2334-10-244

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