GPT and Cirrhosis: Likewise, an APRI > 1.68 was associated with HBsAg (P = 0.015), a low PLT level (P < 0.001), a high ALT level (P < 0.001), TBIL (P = 0.003), cirrhosis (P = 0.001), PVTT (P < 0.001), recurrence (P = 0.001) and PNI ≤ 45 (P < 0.001) (Table 3).