Cystatin in Urine

What you need to know about study Cystatin in Urine

Delivery time 8 hrs
Do I need to fast? No

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.

Preparation / Instructions

24-hour urine: To start the collection of urine, the first morning urine is discarded and then all successive urinations are deposited in a container, recording the start time, including the first of the next day (keep the container in a cool place ). Complying with the 24-hour schedule from the first collection, deliver a 24-hour urine container to the phlebotomist. Random urine: collect 10 ml of urine at a medium stream in a container, preferably the first urine in the morning or having at least 2 hours of urinary withdrawal. In children, the minimum volume is 3 mL in a collection bag.

Delivery time

8 hrs

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