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Cystatin C Blood Test

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A Cystatin C Blood Test is used to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in those with known or suspected kidney disease.

Sample Report

Test Code: 121251

CPT Code: 82610

Also Known As:

Methodology:

Turbidimetric (directly traceable to ERM-DA471/IFCC, the international standard reference material)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

Fasting for 10-12 hours required.

Test Results:

3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Sample Report

Test Code: 94588

CPT Code: 82610

Also Known As:

Methodology:

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

Fasting for 10-12 hours required.

Test Results:

7-9 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Cystatin C may be used as an alternative to creatinine and creatinine clearance to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in those with known or suspected kidney disease. It may be especially useful in those cases where creatinine measurement is not appropriate, for instance, in those who have liver cirrhosis, are very obese, are malnourished, or have reduced muscle mass. Measuring Cystatin C may also be useful in the early detection of kidney disease when other test results may still be normal and an affected person may have few, if any, symptoms.

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