2024-11-0920191064-195510.1080/10641955.2019.16218872-s2.0-85066605793http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641955.2019.1621887https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14288/13615Purpose: We investigated the optimal cut-off level for urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in preeclamptic patients to confirm the diagnosis. Methods: Urinary NGAL concentrations were measured by specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Patients with preeclampsia had significantly higher urinary NGAL concentrations than controls (mean: 387 ng/ml vs. 188 ng/ml, respectively; P< 0.001). Using a cutoff value 252 ng/ml for urinary NGAL to confirm diagnosis of preeclampsia, sensitivity, and specificity were 92% and 91%, respectively. Conclusion: Urinary NGAL concentrations were significantly elevated in women with preeclampsia versus normotensive controls.ObstetricsGynecologyPhysiologyPeripheral vascular diseaseJournal Articlehttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85066605793&doi=10.1080%2f10641955.2019.1621887&partnerID=40&md5=c8947324b04c3d55f3aae961ee01a70e1494