CYSTATINC
Cystatin C
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3441
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are grossly hemolyzed, or grossly Icterus will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82610 - Cystatin C (EAP 30021143)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1-4 days
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric