Means and methods for the detection of contrast medium-induced nephrotoxicity

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing contrast medium-induced nephrotoxicty in a subject based on comparing the amount of urotensin II and/or adiponectin in a sample of said subject obtained after administration of the contrast medium to the amount of urotensin II and/or adiponectin in a sample of said subject prior to administration of the contrast medium. Further encompassed by the present invention arc a kit and a device for carrying out the method of the present invention.