Pyelonephritis
Conditions
Brief summary
In recent years, novel biomarkers of renal dysfunction have attracted attention for the diagnosis of UTIs. NGAL is a 25 kDa protein that belongs to the lipocalin. It acts as a transporter for small hydrophobic molecules and is involved in many physiological processes, such as modulating inflammation, innate immune response, and maintaining metabolic homeostasis
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTPlasma NGAL test
Human neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin ELISA Kit from BT LAB® Bioassay technology laboratory was used for the estimation of serum NGAL. Procedure was done according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sponsors
Kafrelsheikh University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* above 20 years Suspected have pyelonphirtis
Exclusion criteria
* age below 20
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Result of plasma NGAL test | One day | Result of serum test of NGAL |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed