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Although imaging remains the cornerstone of diagnosis, its limited ability to accurately assess disease severity and predict long-term outcomes has driven growing interest in urinary, serum, and tissue biomarkers as potential indicators of early renal injury. Objectives: To systematically summarize the current evidence on diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in pediatric CAKUT, with particular focus on their potential clinical utility in early detection of renal injury and disease monitoring. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched up to March 2026 using combinations of CAKUT-related terms and \u201cbiomarkers.\u201d Studies involving human subjects with CAKUT that evaluated the diagnostic, prognostic, or therapeutic utility of biomarkers were included. Results: Out of 1130 records identified, 101 studies met the inclusion criteria. Urine was the most commonly analyzed biological sample. The principal biomarkers identified included NGAL, KIM-1, MCP-1, TGF-\u03b21, CA19-9, \u03b22-microglobulin, cystatin C, and microRNAs. Across various CAKUT subtypes\u2014including posterior urethral valves, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, and multicystic dysplastic kidney\u2014these biomarkers showed significant associations with renal function, inflammatory activity, and fibrotic processes. Several biomarkers, particularly urinary NGAL, MCP-1, and CA19-9, demonstrated good diagnostic performance in differentiating obstructive from non-obstructive hydronephrosis and in predicting renal impairment. However, substantial heterogeneity in study design, along with the lack of standardized cutoff values, limits their translation into routine clinical practice. Conclusions: Current evidence underscores the potential of several biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of CAKUT-related renal injury. 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