| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
5705
Cystatin C, Serum
| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR RED Top Tube- 0.5 ml Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport: Refrigerated Stability: Cystatin C in serum samples are stable for 6 days at room temperature (18 - 25°C) or 26 days if stored at 2 - 8°C. Additionally, it has been published that samples can be stored below -20°C for up to 10 years. At Accu Reference: Refrigerated - 7 days: Frozen- 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 82610 |