Laboratory results found to be potential predictors of HCC were thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 150,000/μL), hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3.5 g/dL), ALT level < 80 U/L, total bilirubin ≥ 2.0 mg/dL, INR ≥ 1.7, and serum sodium level <140 mmol/L. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and hepatocellular carcinoma.