NGAL, urine
Collection Requirements
Source: urine
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL
Availability
Routine
Turn Around Time
2-4 hours
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: urine
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
| Value (ng/mL) | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| <50 | Low risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). This result does not exclude subsequent development of AKI; repeat if clinically indicated. |
| 50-149 | Equivocal risk of AKI; repeat measurement is indicated if clinicially justified. |
| 150-300 | Moderate risk of AKI; test result has high sensitivity/moderate specificity. |
| >300 | High risk of AKI; test result has high specificity |
CPT
83520