ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Cystatin C
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Creatinine
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Glomerular filtration rate
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Reference intervals
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Renal function tests
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Cystatin C is a non-glycated, 13-kDa basic protein produced by all nucleated cells. Recent studies have indicated that the plasma concentration of cystatin C is a better marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) than plasma creatinine, which is most commonly used for this purpose. We established reference values for plasma cystatin C in pre- or full-term infants and children. For comparison we also measured the creatinine concentration in the same samples. Cystatin C was measured by a commercially available immunoturbidimetric method with a Hitachi 704 analyzer in sera obtained from 58 pre-term infants, 50 full-term infants and 299 older children (132 girls, 167 boys, median age 4.17 years, range 8 days to 16 years). No sex differences were found. The pre-term infants had higher cystatin C concentrations (mean 1.88 mg/l, SD 0.36 mg/l) than the full-term (mean 1.70 mg/l, SD 0.26 mg/l, P=0.0145). The reference interval for pre-term infants calculated non-parametrically was 1.34–2.57 mg/l and for full-term infants 1.36–2.23 mg/l. The cystatin C concentration decreased rapidly after birth, and above 3 years of age did not depend on age. The reference interval for children 3–16 years of age calculated non-parametrically was 0.51–1.31 mg/l. Younger children (〈1 year: 0.75–1.87 mg/l; 1–3 years: 0.68 –1.60 mg/l) had slightly, but significantly, higher plasma cystatin C levels.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670000421
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