82610 Cystatin c
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: cystatin C, serum cystatin C
Laboratory assay measuring cystatin C concentration in serum or plasma, a cysteine protease inhibitor produced by all nucleated cells used as a renal function marker.
Clinical Context
Alternative to creatinine for glomerular filtration rate estimation, particularly useful in elderly patients, children, and those with muscle wasting.
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