Measures cystatin C protein used as an alternate kidney filtration marker.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Typical adult | lab specific |
| Raised | lower eGFR context |
| eGFR | can be calculated |
Cystatin C is read with creatinine, eGFR, age and clinical context.
Cystatin C is a laboratory test. Helps assess how well kidneys filter blood.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
View the Cystatin C sample report in the original Thyrocare PDF format. The ranges below are from this Thyrocare sample report and may differ from general educational ranges because laboratory method and patient factors can vary. Customer name, contact details, address, barcode, order ID and lead ID are masked on the public sample copy.
The searchable values below support visitors looking for Cystatin C report format, sample report values, normal range and reference range information.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Thyrocare Sample-Report Range | < 1.50 |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| CYSTATIN C | mg/L | < 1.50 |
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range in the table below is the lab-specific source when available. General ranges can vary by laboratory, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history. For Nalgonda bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Report value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CYSTATIN C | < 1.50 mg/L | From available Thyrocare sample report |
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | mg/L | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High cystatin C | Above lab range | May suggest lower kidney filtration. |
| eGFR use | Can estimate GFR | Often useful when creatinine may be misleading. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Kidney filtration marker | Helps assess how well kidneys filter blood. |
| Creatinine alternative | Less dependent on muscle mass than creatinine. |
| CKD follow-up | Can refine kidney risk assessment. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Risk context | Diabetes, high BP, kidney disease, older age, low/high muscle mass. |
| Symptoms | Kidney disease may be silent early. |
| Follow-up users | People with borderline creatinine/eGFR or kidney-risk monitoring. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Pairing | Read with creatinine, eGFR and urine albumin. |
| Interpretation | Use trend and clinical context. |
The current Cystatin C price in Nalgonda is Rs. 545. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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