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Detection of N-acetyl-glucosaminidase

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • N-acetyl-B-glucosaminidase (NAG) is a renal tubular enzyme

  • the presence of NAG in the urine indicates tubular damage

  • the test is very sensitive and may become positive in the presence of any pyrexial illness

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