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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Cystatin C (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Cystatin C (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $55.

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $55.

Cystatin C (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CYC
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Plasma
Serum
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
SST
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting specimen > 12 hrs recommended

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

Transport Instructions:On Ice
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately

Freeze aliquot at -20C

Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice
Additional Notes:

Abbott Architect Cystatin C Assay (PETIA) now standardised to ERM-DA471/IFCC.

Reference Range:

Male :       0  -  50 yrs       (0.31 - 0.79) mg/L

                 50  - 150 yrs    (0.41 - 0.99) mg/L

Female:   0 - 150 yrs     (0.40 - 0.99 ) mg/L

     Source of Ref. Range: Abbott Architect Cystatin C 

     Kit Insert. 29 May 2012.   

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