Cystatin C

Also known as: Cys C/Glomerular filtration rate

What you need to know about study Cystatin C

Sample type Serum or plasma
Delivery time 8 hours
Do I need to fast? Sí

What is this study and what is it for?

Useful for evaluation of the glomerular filtration capacity of the kidney, renal function in patients with suspected kidney disease, monitoring of response to treatment in patients with kidney disease.

What type of sample is needed?

Serum or plasma

Preparation / Instructions

At the time of your visit, please have a minimum fast of 8 hours and maximum of 12 hours. In patients 0 to 1 years old the minimum fast is 2 hours and in 1 to 6 years old the minimum fast is 4 hours.

Delivery time

8 hours

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