Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Cystatin C, Serum | |
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Test NameCystatin C, Serum |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsAdult Container Type = Serum: 1 Gold or Red top. Minimum Testing Volume = 2mL Serum Tubes must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity Pediatric: 0-2 years: Red 0.5 Microtainer 2-10 yrs: 2 mL Red top |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in a red or gold top tube with or without gel separator. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen. Stability: Stable frozen for 3 months. Rejection Criteria: Not frozen, unlabeled or samples of non sufficient quantity. Transportation: Send samples to core laboratory as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)7 days |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value< 0.27 - 1.20 mg/L |
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Test CodeCYSTA |
MethodologyNephelometry |
Testing LocationReferred Out – ON, Canada (ROICL02) |
Other InformationLast Updated: January 28, 2020 |