Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Cystatin C
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Cystatin C

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

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:

Test is performed on the Abbott Alinity.

Adult Reference Range: 0.59-1.28 mg/L

Please note, new Cystatin C reagent forumlation in use as of 07/05/26. The updated reference interval was derived from healthy adults (>18 years) with an eGFR >80ml/min/1.73m²