An Albumin, Neutrophil, and Lymphocyte-Related Risk Estimation Tool in Hospitalised Patients

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is commonly used as a prognostic indicator for microbiological and inflammatory conditions in clinical settings. However, the quotient to albumin levels, which is another nutritional and clinical predictor, may also have an interesting diagnostic and prognostic value. This study aimed to primarily investigate the predictive performances of the neutrophils to albumin and lymphocytes ratio (NALR) compared to the NLR in predicting poor outcomes during hospital admission, particularly the decomposition of respiratory, renal, liver, and circulatory systems, resulting in longer hospital stays or mortality.