Clin Lab
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Review Meta Analysis
Could Blood Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) be a Diagnostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates? A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Blood neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) has been shown to be helpful for acute kidney injury (AKI) in pediatric patients and adults. Whether this is true in neonates remains unclear. ⋯ Blood NGAL could be used as diagnostic marker for AKI in neonates.