Table 2

Plasma NGAL test characteristics at various cut-off values for the 2-hour time point

Cut-off point (ng/ml)


≥ 200

≥ 150

≥ 100


Sensitivity (%)

43

84

100

Specificity (%)

99

94

75

Positive predictive value (%)

44

84

100

Negative predictive value (%)

98

93

74


NGAL, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin.

Dent et al. Critical Care 2007 11:R127   doi:10.1186/cc6192

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