Cystatin-C with eGFR
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Clinical Info |
Aids in the assessment of glomerular filtration rate in patients for whom serum creatinine may be misleading, such as the very obese, elderly, or malnourished patients. |
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Specimen Sources |
Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous |
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Specimen Types |
Blood |
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Specimen Volume |
1 mL serum or plasma (0.5 mL min) |
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Container |
Gold top or Mint Green Li Heparin tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Specimen: 1 mL serum or plasma (0.5 mL min) |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
7 Days Room Temperature |
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Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric |
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Days Performed |
Sunday - Saturday 24 hours a day |
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Performing Laboratories |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
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CPT |
82610 |
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PDM |
1559167 |
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Results |
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Workgroup: Chemistry
Procedure Master Number: LAB10453