Reference intervals for serum cystatin C and factors influencing cystatin C levels other than renal function in the elderly.

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to establish reference intervals for serum cystatin C (Scys-C) stratified by stages of chronic kidney disease, explore factors influencing Scys-C and compare the performance of Scys-C with serum creatinine (Scr) in the young and elderly. METHODS: A total of 800 par...

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Main Authors: Lu Wei, Xiaoshuang Ye, Xiaohua Pei, Jianqing Wu, Weihong Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3897621?pdf=render