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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CYSC

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

Billing Information:

This test is not Medicare rebatable

Additional Notes:

Reference Range:

Male : 0 - 49 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. Oct 2012.