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Epic Code LAB3226 Cystatin C

Test Name Alias

3014 | cystatin 3 

Interface Order Alias

11631

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: At least 1 full microtainer, not shared with other tests

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes, at least 1 full microtainer, not shared with other tests

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

 

PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS (LAB, OUTPATIENT, OR OFF-SITE COLLECTION

 

  • Processed Specimen: Serum

  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

  • Aliquot: No

  • Processing Instructions:

    • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Testing will be batched and performed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Reference Range

≥ 18 years old: 0.60 – 1.15 mg/L

Performing Department

TOXICOLOGY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Turbidimetric

CPT

82610

CDM Code

4058988

Epic Test ID

1230100583

LOINC

Cystatin C: 33863-2

Beaker LOINC

CYSTATIN C: 33863-2

Mayo Access Code

SHO11631 (former: | SHO3014)

Reviewed Date

12/6/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: CYSTATIN C, SERUM
Beaker Display Name: Cystatin C
BEAKER TEST NAME: Cystatin C
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Cystatin C

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

BW IMMUNOCHEM: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated