Indicator Explainer
Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (198 aa, ~23 kDa) is encoded by the human LCN2 gene. This protein may play a role in iron transport, apoptosis, and innate immunity.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C71452. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (C71452)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C71452. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Plasma Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin levels and risk of future incident venous thromboembolism. — J Thromb Haemost, 2026-10-17 (PMID 42892331; literature)
- Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a focus on patients with impaired ejection fraction. — Coron Artery Dis, 2026-10-16 (PMID 42888882; literature)
- Cystatin C, Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin, and Pro-atrial Natriuretic Peptide as Biomarkers in the Assessment of Diabetic Nephropathy Patients. — Ann Afr Med, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42904356; literature)
- Proteomic identification of resistin as a NET-associated neutrophil activity marker in sepsis. — J Intensive Care, 2026-10-13 (PMID 42870302; literature)
- Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin concentration: a baseline study for establishing reference ranges in preterm neonates. — J Perinatol, 2026-10-07 (PMID 42844325; literature)
- Dynamic Changes in Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin for Discrimination of Creatinine-Defined Acute Kidney Injury After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study. — J Clin Med, 2026-09-25 (PMID 42881928; literature)