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Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a poor diagnostic marker for sepsis in the ICU – An observational multicentre study

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This multi-center study found that NGAL levels do not accurately detect sepsis in ICU patients. The results were consistent across different-risk groups.

Who did this work

Lisa Boström (Lund University) · Sofie Hagström (Lund University) · Jonas Engström (Lund University) · Anders Larsson (Uppsala University Hospital) · Hans Friberg (Lund University) · Maria Lengquist (Lund University) · Attila Frigyesi (Lund University)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-14
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343752