Urinary cystatin C is diagnostic of acute kidney injury and sepsis, and predicts mortality in the intensive care unit

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate urinary cystatin C as a diagnostic marker for acute kidney injury and sepsis in intensive care unit patients.
• Conducted as a randomized trial registered with ACTRN012606000032550.
• Assessed urinary cystatin C levels in patients diagnosed with acute kidney injury and sepsis in the intensive care unit.
• Monitored patient outcomes related to mortality.
• Urinary cystatin C accurately diagnosed acute kidney injury and sepsis.
• Higher levels of urinary cystatin C were associated with increased mortality risk in these patients.