Cystatin C
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CYSTC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026628
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026628
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL (0.5 min)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from red blood cells.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from red blood cells.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen other than serum or heparinized plasma; grossly hemolyzed (>1,000 mg/dL Hgb) samples; excessive turbidity and clots in samples
Specimen other than serum or heparinized plasma; grossly hemolyzed (>1,000 mg/dL Hgb) samples; excessive turbidity and clots in samples
Methods
Immunologic
Clinical Utilities
Since it is formed at a constant rate and freely filtered by the healthy kidney, cystatin C is a good marker of renal function. Serum concentrations of cystatin C are almost totally dependent on glomerular filtration rate (GFR).1,2 A reduction in GFR causes a rise in the concentration of cystatin C.
CPT Codes
82610
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
