Cystatin C with eGFR

Test Code
1231300058


CPT Codes
82610

Includes
Cystatin C (mg/L), Creatinine (mg/dL), and calculated eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in mL/min/1.73m2)


Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum or plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma (potassium EDTA)


Transport Temperature
2 - 8 degrees Celsius


Specimen Stability
7 days if refrigerated


Methodology
Turbidimetric (on Atellica CH)
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is calculated using the CKD-EPI Creatinine-Cystatin Equation (2021)

Reference Range
Cystatin C: 0.64 - 1.23 mg/L
eGFR: >60 mL/min/1.73m2


Clinical Significance
Cystatin C aids in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease.


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
Cox South Lab



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