Serum NGAL and copeptin levels as predictors of acute kidney injury in asphyxiated neonates

摘要

BackgroundAcute kidney injury (AKI) is the most common complication of perinatal asphyxia. Recent research indicates that serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is an early marker for AKI, but there are the lacks of data about its use in term neonates with perinatal asphyxia.