Cystatin C

Last Updated: May 1, 2025

Cystatin C is a biomarker used to assess kidney function and predict health risks.

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Summary

Cystatin C is a biomarker used to assess kidney function. Blood levels of Cystatin C are used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Cystatin C levels are also used to predict health risks (such as cardiovascular disease risk) and mortality in people with some health conditions, such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and liver damage.[1]

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References
  1. ^Benoit SW, Ciccia EA, Devarajan PCystatin C as a biomarker of chronic kidney disease: latest developments.Expert Rev Mol Diagn.(2020 Oct)
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