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Cystatin C

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CYSC
Specimen Types:Plasma
Serum
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
Additional Notes:

Abbott Architect Cystatin C Assay (PETIA) now standardised to ERM-DA471/IFCC.

Reference Range:

Male :       0  -  50 yrs       (0.31 - 0.79) mg/L

                 50  - 150 yrs    (0.41 - 0.99) mg/L

Female:   0 - 150 yrs     (0.40 - 0.99 ) mg/L

     Source of Ref. Range: Abbott Architect Cystatin C 

     Kit Insert. 29 May 2012.   

Currently  only offered for Approved Trials- not for routine testing