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Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Renal Function Decline Based on Serum Urea, Creatinine, and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Non-Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Key takeaways

A simple blood test called the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was checked in 264 people with kidney disease. The study found that higher levels of this marker are linked to worse kidney function. This suggests the test could help track how fast kidneys decline. However, this is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Ade Yonata (Lampung University) · Nurul Islamy (Lampung University) · Khairun Nisa Berawi (Lampung University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-09-30
https://doi.org/10.59141/-.v8i2.543