Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin at ICU Admission Predicts for Acute Kidney Injury in Adult Patients

Rationale: Measured at intensive care unit admission (ICU), the predictive value of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) for severe acute kidney injury (AKI) is unclear.Objectives: To assess the ability of plasma and urine NGAL to predict severe AKI in adult critically ill patients.Methods: Prospective-cohort study consisting of 632 consecutive patients.Measurements and Main Results: Samples were analyzed by Triage immunoassay for...