As with any test, the likelihood of the disease being present is different at different concentrations of the test substance (e.g., HCC is more likely if the AFP is 20,000 mg/L than if it is 5 mg/L).

were more likely to develop HCC at a younger age than patients with hepatitis C (HCV) (HBV-26% under age 40, HCV-0% under age 40; p < 0.001), with greater serum alpha-Fetoprotein production ...

Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is crucial for improving survival in patients with chronic hepatitis. The ...