Cystatin C is a superior glomerular filtration rate (GFR) marker for the diagnosis and therapeutic control of renal function1, kidney health2 and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In our Cystatin C webinar series we are now preparing four webinars where we discuss the benefits of cystatin C testing and why the combination of cystatin C and creatinine gives a significant advantage in kidney health and CKD.
In the first webinar Gaute Tangen, Global Product Manager, will talk about the biomarkers Cystatin C and Creatinine in relation to eGFR equations.
Cystatin C testing ensures an unbiased assessment of renal function, which is central to the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The biomarker has far-reaching benefits across all patient groups, but certain patient populations may experience more benefits. This relates specifically to children, amputees and elderly. These patient groups can receive more accurate eGFRs with testing of cystatin C because cystatin C is less susceptible to factors that influence muscle mass such as age, sex, race, physical activity, etc.3, 4
Clinical use of cystatin C is recommended in guidelines published by KDIGO.5 In the US, a joint task force assembled by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has also recommended increased use of cystatin C in combination with creatinine to confirm eGFR and support clinical decision-making.6
Gentian Cystatin C Immunoassay is applied to turbidimetry-based clinical chemistry platforms. It is an open channel assay, meaning it can be added to all clinical chemistry analysers.
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