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Cystatin C

Ordering information:

Will only be performed if accompanied by sufficient clinical notes to justify testing. In most cases, Serum creatinine and/or 24 hour urine creatinine clearance are sufficient testing.

Test is not Medicare rebated. Out of Pocket expense expected for patient/ requesting unit.

Alternate names:
CYSC
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
BMISC
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Lithium Heparin with gel
Serum tube with gel		Lithium Heparin with gel
Collection Instructions:

Fasting Specimen

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Reference Interval:

Adult Reference Range: 0.59-1.28 mg/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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