ALB and esophageal varices: Physical examination revealed splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, and esophageal varices, which were associated with chronic hepatitis C. Blood testing revealed the following results: total bilirubin (T-Bil): 0.8 mg/dL, cholinesterase (ChE): 123 U/L, albumin (Alb): 3.9 g/dL, creatinine (Cre): 0.72 mg/dL, hemoglobin: 12.7 g/dL, platelet count: 9.3 (x10,000/μL), and international normalized ratio (INR): 1.11.