Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	123294
DOI	10.5492/wjccm.123294
Country	India

Category	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Evaluation of serum procalcitonin levels and their diagnostic utility in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pradnya S Dhotre, Shree V Dhotre, Dipti B Sanakal and Basavraj S Nagoba
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Corresponding Author	Basavraj S Nagoba, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Medical College), Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai Road, Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India. basavraj.nagoba@mimsr.edu.in
Key Words	Sepsis; Acute kidney injury; Procalcitonin; Biomarkers; Critical care
Core Tip	Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) is a frequent and life-threatening complication in critically ill patients, making early risk stratification essential. This observational study demonstrates that elevated admission serum procalcitonin levels are significantly associated with SA-AKI and identifies a clinically useful cutoff value of ≥ 5.5 ng/mL with good diagnostic accuracy (area under the curve 0.82). Given its widespread availability in routine clinical practice, procalcitonin may serve as a practical adjunctive biomarker for early identification and risk stratification of patients with SA-AKI, particularly in resource-limited healthcare settings.
Citation	Dhotre PS, Dhotre SV, Sanakal DB, Nagoba BS. Evaluation of serum procalcitonin levels and their diagnostic utility in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. World J Crit Care Med 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.123294
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Received	2026-05-14 07:35
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-14 07:35
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Revised	2026-07-10 08:02
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-04 09:15
Articles in Press	2026-09-04 09:15
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