What is Cystatin C?
Cystatin C is a small protein found in body fluids like blood. It is filtered by the glomeruli (tiny blood vessels) in the kidneys. Healthy kidneys maintain a healthy level of Cystatin C in the blood. The test assesses kidney functioning by measuring the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the rate at which kidneys filter the fluid. Technique
IMMUNOTURBIDIMETRY
Who prescribes
Nephrologist, General physician, General Medicine
Sample type
SERUM
Fasting
Nonfasting
