ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cystatin C, Serum : 0095229

Mnemonic: CYSTAT C

Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube or plasma separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.4 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
0-3 months: 0.8-2.3 mg/L
4-11 months: 0.7-1.5 mg/L
1-3 years: 0.5-1.3 mg/L
4-8 years: 0.5-1.3 mg/L
9-17 years: 0.5-1.3 mg/L
18 years and older: 0.5-1.0 mg/L
CPT Code(s): 82610
 
 

 

 

 
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